Kitana enters her father's tomb. She tells King Jerrod, her honored father, that sunrise tomorrow marks 5,000 years since his death. It also marks the enslavement of this once serene realm of Edenia. Life was so different then, he kept her near whenever possible...

Kitana remembers her walks through the water forests and the gardens of the palace with her father. But then, the darkest of all days happened. Some kind of storm happened on Edenia, as Shao Kahn suddenly appeared. He loomed over Jerrod and killed him with a single blow. This marked the beginning of Shao Kahn's reign of terror.

Kitana promises her father that she will not give up the fight until she has at least overthrown Shao Kahn. Asgaarth then walks in and says she will also reclaim her own rightful throne. He says it has taken months, but at last everything is set. Those who remain loyal to the memory of her father are united, and the rebellion is set. Kitana says that tomorrow, on the anniversary of King Jerrod's death, Shao Kahn will fall.

Asgaarth tells her she will be the ruler of Outworld. Kitana calls Asgaarth her father's most esteemed knight, so she will be honored to have him at her side. Asgaarth says the honor is his, but he must tell her he's worried. They have amassed a strong force, but he fears it won't be enough. They must bring over at least one faction from Shao Kahn's forces to tip the odds. But that seems to be impossible, as Kahn's followers are insanely fanatical. Sheeva says they're also ruthless, as she and some Shokan run in.

Liu then jumps in and is about to fight, but Kitana stops him and explains that Sheeva is their ally. She asks him and Asgaarth to forgive her, she couldn't tell them this until she was certain. Liu says she can't be serious, as how can they possible trust Sheeva after everything they've been through? Kitana says she understands his fears, she too had many misgivings. But her sole concern is the success of the rebellion, and it cannot succeed without the Shokan. Sheeva says she's taken her last order from Shao Kahn. Liu asks why the sudden change of loyalty? Sheeva says Kahn has forsaken the Shokan, as he placed their mortal enemies, the Centaurs, at the head of his armies. Then he made Motaro a general instead of her. Liu asks why she's waited so long to oust him. Sheeva says they can't defeat Kahn alone, but allied with Princess Kitana, they can crush him.

She says the Shokan will no longer fight for the false emperor, and are prepared to put Princess Kitana on the throne of Outworld. She asks where Rayden and the rest of the Earthrealm forces are. Kitana says they'll be here when the time is right. Sheeva says she looks forward to fighting side by side with the Thunder God. On Earth, Nightwolf thinks Sheeva fighting on their team is unbelievable. Jax thinks she must have all 12 of her fingers crossed behind her back.

Sonya thinks maybe Sheeva finally got wise to Kahn and saw the light. Sub-Zero says he doesn't trust Sheeva, how can one so easily change allegiance? Sonya tells him that he did, so maybe they shouldn't have trusted him. Sub-Zero says he fears that Kitana may want revenge so badly that she letting it cloud her judgment. Sonya says if Kitana does overthrow Kahn, Earth will finally be safe. Jax says it won't be completely safe, as they'll still have to deal with rebels like Scorpion and the Raptors. But if Kitana rules Outworld, having her as an ally will get them close to peace.

Rayden says he doesn't like this -something's wrong. Sub-Zero asks if Kahn knows of Kitana's plans, and is busy devising his own. Jax says there isn't much they can do about it now, everything is set and Kitana is counting on them to help pull off this coup. Sonya says it's going to be strange when Kitana leaves, she'll really miss her. Jax says to think about how Liu feels, this whole thing must be making him nuts -how is he going to handle her moving back to Outworld and leaving the team? Sonya thinks this must be eating at Kitana too.

Asgaarth tells Sheeva where her warriors should approach from. Sheeva wants to know how many troops they have exactly. Liu asks Kitana if she's sure this is what she wants to do, can she really trust her enemy? Kitana says this is what she must do, it is her destiny. Liu is about to tell her something he says he should have told her a long time ago, but Kitana says they still have much planning to do.

An army of Cybers then appear and surround the group. Sheeva tells them that she's just captured these traitorous vermin, and they'll take them to the Black Tower to face their glorious emperor. Kitana tells her this ruse is no good, the Cybers will report this back to Shao Kahn, so they must destroy them at once. The group start fighting them.

The Cybers are quickly defeated and destroyed. Kitana tells Sheeva that her and her warriors have proven their loyalty. Sheeva says it was an honor, but tomorrow they will obliterate Shao Kahn. However, later on, Sheeva goes to the Black Tower and reports directly to Shao Kahn. Kahn asks if the rumors are true about Kitana's rebellion. Sheeva says it is true, but tells him not to worry. Kitana is playing right into their hands.

Sheeva is actually Shang Tsung, who morphs back to his true self. Shang says that soon Rayden and his minions will all be trapped in Outworld, leaving the Earthrealm free for the taking. Kahn tells him he's done well, but Shang wants to know why he was sent instead of the real Sheeva. Kahn says that Sheeva is a Shokan, who is too stupid to ever convince Kitana of her loyalty. Shang says Sheeva will serve her purpose. Kahn says perhaps, but he is now concerned that Motaro and his forces are still rallying the Nomad warriors in the east, and they may not be back in time. Shang says it is no matter, the one who truly commands the Shokan army shall have certain victory.

Liu tells Kitana this is it, today she regains her throne. Kitana knows what he must be feeling, and says she has mixed emotions herself. If they succeed, her life will never be the same again. But she is honor-bound to lead the rebellion, to bring freedom to her realm. She will not rest until Shao Kahn is defeated, and Edenia is reborn. Liu says he understands, and he will be there for her no matter what. Asgaarth then calls out, saying dawn has broken. It has been 5,000 years to the day since the death of Kitana's father and the death of their realm.

Liu says here goes, but then asks where the others are, as they'll need an army to take out Shao Kahn's forces. Sheeva tells him not to worry, as she and her army arrive. Asgaarth says that all who've come here have come to pay homage to their fallen sovereign King Jerrod, and to follow his daughter to victory.

On Earth, Stryker goes through their plan of attack. He says it's time to do it, but Rayden says not so fast. He can't just let them march into Outworld like lambs to the slaughter. Sonya asks what he's saying, as they've been planning this for weeks. Rayden says he doesn't know what he's saying, he just senses that something is off. Stryker says if they're going to back up Kitana, they've got to get moving. Sub-Zero says he doesn't feel right about this either, but if they pull out now, they will destroy Kitana's entire plan -they have to leave immediately.

Nightwolf tells Kiva it's time to go, but Rayden tells him he's staying here. Nightwolf says he doesn't get it, the plan is they all go. Rayden tells him to stay at the base incase something is wrong, as they can't risk everyone getting trapped in Outworld. He then says that he won't be joining them either. Stryker says they've got to stick to the plan, but Rayden says he has no special powers in Outworld, if Kitana's plan is solid, the absence of two players will make no difference. He creates a portal, which Stryker, Sub-Zero, Sonya and Jax go through.

In Outworld, Shang morphs back from Sheeva to his true form. He says that whilst the fools march with honor to their doom, he will ensure total victory. He then morphs back into Sheeva. Meanwhile, Motaro receives a visit from an unexpected guest: Rayden.

Kitana's group climb up the Black Tower. They reach the top and take down some Cybers. Liu asks where Sheeva is, but Kitana says Sheeva will be here when needed. But right now, they must get to the base of the tower and open the main gate so the others may enter. The group drop down a rope, where they fight and defeat some ninjas.

But Shao Kahn and some Shadow Priests then appear, along with Ermac and his ninjas. Liu says this definitely wasn't part of the plan. Kahn asks Kitana if she really thought to usurp her own father. Kitana says she has but one father, who fell at Kahn's hands. She tells Kahn that he is the usurper. Kahn says she's defied him for the last time.

He orders his Shadow Priests to finish them. The Shadow Priests emit fire from their staffs, which goes everywhere. As Liu starts fighting Ermac and the Cybers, Kahn attacks Kitana.

Stryker's group then drop in from above. Liu tells them to help Kitana and the others, whilst he opens the main gate. Kahn notices Liu running off and tells the Shadow Priests to terminate him. The Shadow Priests try to stop Liu, but he quickly takes them all out.

Liu then pulls a lever, which opens the main gate. Kitana's army storm into the tower. Sonya says that's it for these guys, and Asgaarth says the Cybers have been defeated. Stryker points out that it looks like Liu and Kitana are handling Kahn.

Liu hits Kahn with a kick. As Kahn stumbles back, he asks what's going on, where are his forces? Liu tells him to give it up, no one can help him now. Kitana tells Kahn that he is finished. But Kahn tells them that they underestimate the true emperor, and points. Liu and Kitana turn around...

...to see Sheeva and the Shokan. Sheeva asks if they were looking for her. Jax thinks this is it, the moment of truth. Sonya wonders which side Sheeva is really on. Kitana tells Kahn that his reign is over, as Sheeva and the Shokan have turned against him. But Kahn tells her to think again.

However Sheeva tells Kahn to think again. Stryker asks what's going on, as they can see two Sheevas. But one Sheeva morphs back to Shang Tsung, who says that thanks to Princess Kitana's little rebellion, the throne of Outworld is his! Kahn commands Sheeva to destroy Shang Tsung.

Sheeva says she doesn't take orders from anyone who thinks Shokan are stupid. As everyone can now see, Kahn is the stupid one. Kahn calls them both traitors, who he'll both crush. Shang tells him he is finished, and fires a projectile at him.

Two Shadow Priests protect Shao Kahn, as they all teleport away before the projectile can hit them. Shang says the coward may have escaped, but Shao Kahn's reign is over. He calls himself the ruler of Outworld, and with Kahn out of the way, the Earthrealm will be his for the taking. Rayden appears and tells Shang he forgot one thing: him. Shang thought Rayden was too clever to leave the security of his realm and his powers. Rayden tells him it wasn't a bad plan, but he made one stupid and fatal mistake.

Shang asks what the mistake was. Rayden says there is no way the real Sheeva would have ever wanted him to fight on his side. He asks her if that's right, as they loathe each other. He had realized that if Sheeva wanted him in Outworld, it had to be a trap. Sheeva tells him now, he's walked right into it. Rayden says he's not quite as powerless here as Shang thinks, as Motaro and the Centaurs arrive. Rayden says he had a feeling some folks wouldn't be that thrilled at having Shang as their new ruler.

Motaro calls Shang Tsung a traitor. Sheeva and the Shokan are her mortal enemies, who will all pay for betraying Shao Kahn! Shang says only one thing is certain: he has succeeded in luring Rayden and his minions here. Rayden says that's true, and no matter what happens now with them trapped here, the Earthrealm is lost. Kitana tells Motaro to listen to her: he knows she despises what Shao Kahn has done to Edenia. But it is nothing to what Shang Tsung will do if he ever takes the throne.

Shang tells the Centaurs and the Shokan that Kitana is trying to make them destroy each other. Kitana says she can't believe the mighty Centaurs and the Nomads are willing to bow to Shang Tsung and the Shokan. Motaro says never, and orders his forces to smash the traitors. The Centaurs and Nomad charge.

Rayden says no matter which sides wins, they'll turn on them once they're done. He creates a portal and says whilst he's sure they'd all like to stick around and find out who the next emperor is going to be, they've got a realm to protect. Most of the team head through the portal. Rayden tells Kitana it's over, and he's truly sorry that her rebellion is a bust.

Asgaarth says Rayden is right, they have failed. Kitana says for now, but one day, Outworld will return to Edenia. Liu says he's sorry things didn't work out for Kitana, but he is relieved he won't be losing her. Kitana says he'll never lose her, as the two hold hands and head through the portal, followed by Rayden.