Reptile's detour to Kitana's bas
camp had delayed him just long enough for Shang Stung and Quan
Chi to spring there attack on Shao Kahn. Reptile was devastated
that he failed his master and wandered the Outworld wastelands
aimlessly until he once again crossed paths with Nitara.
Desperately in need of a master, he offered his loyalty to her.
Her first command to him was to attack the invader from earth
realm Cyrax, She explained that he must first destroy his arm
panel in order to weaken the outsider.
Despite the strong sulphurous
stench that filled the chamber, Reptile could smell that Nitara
and Cyrax had been there recently. There was no sign of them
now, except for some scattered glass shards and a residual trace
of strong magical energies. His revenge would have to wait.
Suddenly an expectant hush
filled the chamber as energy cascaded around what appeared to be
a dragon embryo. The tiny dragon stretched and the egg cracked.
A beam of energy ripped out from inside and lanced into Reptile.
His world was filled with roaring power as his squamous body was
twisted and transformed. The ancient prophecy had been
fulfilled: the Dragon King had returned.