Kai is a character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. He made his debut in Mortal Kombat 4.
Storyline[]
Kai was once a member of the secretive White Lotus Society. He had learned his skills from the great masters throughout Asia. He journeyed to the far east where he met Liu Kang who happened to be in America at the time, recruiting to train a new generation of Shaolin warriors.
Mortal Kombat 4[]
During the events of Mortal Kombat 4, Kai went with Liu Kang to China to become a Shaolin warrior. However, his training was interrupted with the invasion of Shinnok and his dark legion into Edenia. Liu Kang and Kai found Fujin who fell from the Heavens while battling the forces of Shinnok. The god of wind was unconscious and was about to be killed by Shinnok's Army of Darkness, when Liu Kang and Kai interrupted the demons and saved him.
Later on, Kai and Liu Kang joined Raiden in his efforts against Shinnok. Once Shinnok was beaten, Kai decided to wander the Earth on a quest for self-enlightenment. As a blessing from Raiden as he prepared to ascend to Elder God, Raiden entrusted his Lightning Staff to Kai to help him on his quest, and perhaps find his way into immortality.
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon[]
Kai would later join with the Forces of Light in the final battle of Armageddon, where he would die alongside the rest of the Kombatants.
Shinnok's Uprising[]
He pretty much portrays the same way as he would in the MK4/GOLD game.
He decided to stick with Liu Kang in their fight for Edenia, and he stuck close to his sensei's side, even when the Army of Darkness was too overwhelming for the team! Liu urged everyone to split up and ordered Kai to stick with him to which he obliged without question.
Liu and Kai continued their brawl, though the generals quickly overwhelmed them! Kai then gotten the orders to in Chinese to hide while his partner transformed into his Dragon Animality obliterating the oncoming wave! He felt jealous, and despondent, as one sneaky elite broke thru and knocked him down! Liu came to his aid and reminded him.
"Damn it, Liu! I'll never be as good as you! You being the Mortal Kombat Champion and all..!"
"Remember what I told you, Kai. There's more to martial arts than just fighting. You must become one with your inner spirit. Only then can you summon your real inner strength and have that power that you've only dreamed about."
Kai still felt envious, and he followed him to a nearby Tomb, thinking that was a secret portion of the Edenian Palace. Only to be ambushed by one of Shinnok's generals, Reiko! Liu offered to challenge the "younger Shao Kahn" while Kai took on his men. Reiko was defeated, though Kai was suddenly abducted, leaving the Champion alone and lost!
Kai was later seen inside the Edenian Palace Prison by Kung Lao and Aiko. He implored for help, though Lao was distracted by Reiko's sudden ambush! He urged Aiko to revive Kai as much as possible, using the elite general as an energy source. He watched Lao decimate him while Kai was being healed by the green streaks of energy. By the time Reiko was shattered by the aloft fan, he was fully energized! He stood still as he observed Lao and Aiko leaving the prison as he dropped and turned an open palm to them... Aiko felt her heart speed up, then suffer from intense pangs! Lao followed suit and he noticed from his blurry vision it was Shinnok in disguise!! The whereabouts of the real Kai remained a mystery...
That was until the heroes noticed Kai was mingled with the imprisoned Edenians. He was one of the dying prisoners, as Reiko warned there wasn't much time for them, since Shinnok was willing to let them wither before churning into his followers. Kai was alive and well a few days after the Netherrealm War and Liu shown him the rounds in China.
Unlike his ending in MK4, he didn't embark on an enlightening journey with Raiden's staff. He decided to stay and train as a member of the Shaolin instead.
Mortal Kombat: Vengeance[]
Kai was too emotional upon the death of his master, Liu Kang, that he decided to stay in Earthrealm while assisting the Monks. He was actually one of Liu's pallbearers, even helping his grandfather attend his services. He begged for Kung Lao to put Liu's soul at rest, and Lao promised to do so.
Kai was with the small group consisting of Liu's soul, Lao, Aiko, Jin, his mom and the other monks as they paid tribute to the Champion. They made it to the new Tomb within the clearing as Lao lit a candle of incense and bowed as he prayed for safe passage. There was a moment of silence until Nightwolf rushed in and broke the news that Onaga has been resurrected!!
It was likely he was invited to Raiden's Sky Temple waiting at the summit for Liu and Lao's recoveries. He celebrated their victories when they managed to defeat Onaga and have Liu's soul restored in his revived body.
Final Kombat[]
Kai was seen briefly overhearing a conversation between Kenshi and Nightwolf discussing about his sensei; they thought that the sudden occurrences from bombing the Red Dragon base, healing Caro, and sending him into the Netherrealm to assist the heroes wasn't necessarily Blaze, but possibly a different incarnate of Liu Kang!
Kai was one of the participants along with Liu, Lao, Nightwolf, Aiko and Frederick as Raiden and Fujin hosted the trials consisting of the Tests of Might, Sight and Balance; they were the same tests to choose their one representative for each faction before the original tournament. Kai made it up to the Ruby material, he made it two thirds of the way on the balancing beam, and he was tied with Nightwolf up to eight cups in the randomized cup trial. Overall, he was in third place overall, barely eligible for the final battle. He then went with Liu and Nightwolf to the Edenian soiree.
Kai was determined to participate in the crucial battle and had high hopes for Liu Kang to return. He fought off Jarek and was appalled who he wore the same attire as he did. Luckily, his master saved him in the nick of time despite Kai being severely injured by his fire cocoon and Cetrion's rainfall. He still mourned at times over Liu's and Raiden's sacrifices.
He soon met up with Kung Lao as he was meditating on the we tei of the Wu Shi Arena; Lao was able to sense Kai's chi as he snuck up from behind. He was impressed with his skills, especially when replacing Liu's excellent tutoring. It was mentioned that Lao and Aiko lectured Kai he must stand out from Liu's own prowess; luckily, he did, as his pyrokinesis had some flare and explosives to them. He was still a promising warrior under the new Chosen One, even when he joined the Special Forces against Kotal.
Koherence[]
Kai was a bit anxious without Raiden and Liu at the White Lotus, upon leaving so suddenly to assist Nightwolf. He was also concerned of the White Lotud losing their members as they abandoned enlightenment from the negative consequences of meditation. He wished for Fujin, Kenshi and Aiko luck to restore balance and protect themselves from the Matoka's influence.
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