A long time ago, a great battle took place. Kitana sees that her friend Ramath has been injured. She tells him she will get him to safety, but he says it is too late for him. He asks her if she has hidden the swords. She says they are safe, beyond Zara's reach forever. Ramath tells Kitana he's proud of her, and she fought well. Now, she must continue the fight without him. Kitana doesn't want to leave him, stating he's always been there for her, like a second father. Ramath tells her to follow her own light, she no longer needs another. She must learn to trust her instincts when it comes to trusting others.

Zara then appears and attacks Kitana. She tells them they're both finished, but then several guards show up. Kitana orders them to take Zara away. As she is led out, Zara tells Kitana that she'll pay for this...

Back in the present, Kitana says it's not over yet... she thought she'd put an end to Zara's evil reign, but now she senses Zara is near. Elsewhere, Jax asks Sonya what's cooking. He tastes it and says it's foul, but she explains it goes on the face, not in it -she's making a facial mask. Jax asks if she wants him to run her a bubble bath next, but this makes Sonya snap. She does one thing that's a little feminine and she gets razzed. She's sick of being trapped in this cave with nothing but a bunch of men to talk to! She tells Jax it's hard, as all they ever do is fight, train to fight and fight some more. Sometimes a woman just needs another woman to talk to.

Jax asks about Kitana. Sonya thinks Kitana is in her own world, which has a no trespassing sign on the door. Jax thinks maybe she's going about it wrong, and suggests Sonya just gets in there and tells Kitana that she needs a female to confide in. Later on, Sonya goes to Kitana's chambers. She says she's sorry to disturb her, and asks if she was sleeping. Kitana says she was meditating. Sonya says she'd like to try that sometime. Kitana tells her she may be quite surprised at what she might find.

Kitana asks what she can do for her. Sonya says she thought they could talk, but they then hear an alarm siren. Kitana says perhaps another time, and runs off to the command center. There, Nightwolf tells the team that the latest rip has been located in a dormant volcano in Iceland. But he's never seen readings like this before, the energy is a very unusual type.

The team head off. Jax asks Liu if he can ride with him, as he has something he wants to talk over with him. He says that Sonya can go with Kitana, so Liu says sure. Once the jets are in the air, Liu asks Jax what's up. Jax quickly comes up with something to talk about: how is he enjoying the weather?

Sonya asks Kitana if she feels like talking. Kitana says she's sorry, but she needs to concentrate. She's very preoccupied with the events unfolding. Sonya whispers she's going to get Jax for this. They jets arrive at the volcano, and Sonya throws down a rope ladder which the team descend down. She says it's freezing in here, but Sub-Zero says that's just the way he likes it.

The team find the rip. Stryker says Nightwolf said this rip was unusual, but Sonya tells him to relax -the rip looks the same as always. She, Kitana and Jax approach it, but as they do, a bright flash of yellow light engulfs them all. When the light dies down, the three are gone. Stryker attempts to enter the portal, but he bounces off of it instead.

Liu tries kicking it, but that does nothing. Sub-Zero says this must be some kind of a trap. Liu says they've got to find a way to get through. Meanwhile, Jax, Sonya and Kitana arrive through the portal, where they are immediately surrounded by a group of female warriors. Jax says he can't tell of this is a dream or a nightmare, but Kitana tells him to be careful -these woman aren't known for their sense of humor.

The two groups start fighting, but Jax then gets hit by a stream of pink energy, which encases him in a sphere. Zara then appears, who starts fighting with Kitana and knocks her down. She tells Princess Kitana that they meet again.

Sonya asks who Zara is. Kitana calls her a deadly enemy. Meanwhile, the rest of the team still can't get into the portal. Liu contacts Nightwolf and says the portal isn't closed, but they can't gain entry. They've tried hitting it with fire and ice, but can't even scratch it. He asks Nightwolf to contact Rayden, but Nightwolf says Rayden is with the Elder Gods. He tells Liu he'll try and reach Rayden somehow. Meanwhile, Jax tries punching his way out of the energy sphere, but it doesn't work.

Zara says she is draining away Jax's life force. Kitana demands she release him, but Zara tells her she's in no position to demand anything. Given the trouble she's caused her in the past, she should be grateful she hasn't been slayed on the spot. Kitana and Sonya then resume fighting, but Zara uses her sword to repel Kitana. Kitana realizes that's the Sword of Ilkan, and thinks this is impossible.

Zara says finding the swords has cost her dearly, many of her warriors have perished trying. But now, she has one of them. She says Kitana knows where to find the other. Kitana tells her she'll never get her hands on the second sword. Zara says she will, and thinks Kitana should have joined her rebellion when she gave her the chance. She will have the other sword, as Kitana is going to get it for her. Sonya asks what these swords are. Kitana says the twin swords of Ilkan are the most powerful weapons ever devised, but only when used together.

Zara says that's true, but even one sword has the power to open portals and seal the fate of Jax. In a few hours, Jax will be an empty husk, unless she prevents it. She says she will trade Jax's life for the sword. Kitana says she will bring Zara the sword. Sonya says she's going with her, but Kitana says no, it's too dangerous. Zara then releases the cuffs on Kitana and Sonya. She tells them that two warriors will have a better chance.

Kitana tells Zara to open a portal to the realm of Ilkan. Zara does so, as Jax tells Kitana and Sonya not to give the sword to Zara, it'll make her too powerful. Zara tells Kitana and Sonya to remember that she wants the sword for Jax's life. Kitana and Sonya head into the portal.

The two arrive on Ilkan. Sonya says the place looks like it has been deserted for centuries, and Kitana says it has, ever since Zara's rebellion. She points to a temple and says that what they're searching for is hidden in it. As they walk towards it, Sonya asks for some answers. She wants to know why Zara has it in for Kitana. Kitana says Zara was a powerful military leader in an Outworld realm, which before Khan's takeover was an ally of her father's kingdom. But Zara then used the Swords of Ilkan to seize power of all the realms. Her rebellion failed when she joined with Ramath, who was the keeper of the Crystal realm. They hid the swords from Zara, who was then defeated and banished. Zara then fled with her warriors, vowing to return.

Sonya says this Ramath guy was the keeper of the Crystal realm, but she thinks he was more than that to Kitana. Kitana says he was her real father's dear friend and loyal subject. When she was very young, Ramath taught her to find her inner power. She can't let his sacrifice be in vain, so she will find a way to stop Zara! The two start to climb up the temple, and as they do, Kitana asks Sonya what she wanted to talk about earlier. Sonya says this probably sounds silly, but she wants to know if Kitana ever misses just being a woman, instead of living a life with all the fighting. Kitana admits she too hates the fighting, but she believes in what they are fighting for. They get to the head of the temple and push down some bricks.

Kitana says now, they must prepare to do battle again. At they enter the temple, Rayden goes to where Liu, Stryker and Sub-Zero are. Liu asks if Rayden can get this portal open for them. Rayden says he'll give it a try.

He uses his powers to try and open the portal, but when Liu tries to enter it, he bounces off. Stryker asks Rayden if he can open another portal so they can follow them, but Rayden points out they don't know where Sonya and the others went. Liu starts punching the portal and says they've got to find a way.

In the temple, Kitana points out where the second sword of Ilkan is. They see that it's on a shrine located across the room, so Sonya asks what they're waiting for. Kitana tells her to wait, as there may be hidden dangers, so they need to study this. Sonya tells her to study, whilst she gets the sword. She starts to run towards the shrine.

This causes some spheres to start swinging around the room. Kitana tells Sonya if one touches her, she's finished. Sonya dodges around, as Kitana throws a fan that breaks the chain to the spheres. Sonya says she needs to learn patience, but now they need to do what they came here for. The two approach the shrine and Sonya says this will be something easy. But as she tries to get the sword, it suddenly emits a powerful light.

A giant monster than appears, which spits projectiles at them. Kitana uses her fans to stop the projectiles, so Sonya tries hitting the monster back. But her projectiles does nothing, as Sonya asks how they can fight something made out of pure energy? The monster then lunges at Sonya.

Sonya gets out of the way, causing the monster to crash to the ground. Kitana tells Sonya to get the sword. The monster then grabs Kitana, but Sonya runs back to the shrine and is able to pick up the sword. She then uses its powers to send out a large beam of yellow light.

This strikes the monster, making it disappear. Kitana asks if that was something easy. Sonya asks her if she just made a joke. Kitana says it happens every 5,000 years or so. She then says they have a problem, and Sonya says she knows: giving this sword to a maniac like Zara. Kitana says that one sword can conquer warriors, with two swords Zara could devastate armies and vanquish realm after realm. Sonya reminds her that if they don't surrender the sword, Jax will die.

Rayden says he's given it all he's got, but the portal remains closed. Liu says he can't stand not knowing what's happening to them. Rayden says there's another problem: the rip is starting to close. Meanwhile, Kitana says there is once chance, but she'll have to trust Sonya with her life. Sonya says she can handle it. Kitana uses the sword to open a portal, which the two go through to get back to where Zara is. Kitana tells Zara to release Jax.

Zara says not until she has the other sword. Kitana asks to be forgiven for not trusting her, but experience dictates. However, as long as she has the second sword, the odds are even. Zara says they're at a standoff. Kitana tells her to send her warriors away, unless they want to test the sword. Zara asks about Sonya, but Kitana calls Sonya a warrior of honor -she won't interfere, so long as it's a fair fight.

The two stab their swords into the ground. Zara says she doesn't need the sword to finish Kitana, and starts to fight her. But Kitana proves to be too much for her and she goes back to retrieve her sword. Kitana tells Sonya to get the other sword. Zara then jumps up towards Kitana.

But Kitana jumps up and strikes Zara first, causing her to fall and drop her sword. Kitana picks it up, as Zara screams that the swords are hers. Kitana uses the sword to create a new portal, and tells Zara she's finished, she'll banish her to the void. Zara charges, but Kitana hits her with a kick.

Zara is sent flying back, and she ends up going through the portal. When her warriors see she's gone, they all flee. Kitana then uses the sword to hit the energy sphere around Jax, causing it to burst and drop Jax to the ground.

Sonya asks if he's ok, and he says he'll make it, thanks to the two of them. He did have his doubts for a few minutes, so Sonya tells him to just take it easy. Jax says that's just about all he can do. They then see the portal is closing up, so Kitana uses the powers of both swords to enlarge it. Sonya says it won't stay open for long, so she helps Jax through it and tells Kitana to come on.

Kitana says she must make sure the swords are never found again. She uses their power to create a new portal, and tells Ramath it is finally over. She then throws the two swords through the portal. Sonya tells Kitana she did it, but Kitana tells her friend that they did it.