#little raiden

This fic is actually based off this post made by @counting-sheeps-n-bunnies !! :D

I thought their art was really cute and the third one gave me an idea. :>

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Regressor Kung Lao & Raiden w/ CG Liu Kang

If anyone asked either Raiden or Kung Lao, there technically was a responsible adult in the room.

Who was the responsible adult? . . . Well he wasn't currently an adult, but Kung Lao was big enough to watch the both of them! He was in a big kid headspace, so he could easily watch himself and Raiden, who was tiny tiny right now.

Now, big kid headspace did kinda mean 4-5, but that wasn't the matter. He could still watch a baby, he did before!

. . . Plus if Liu Kang knew, he'd lecture them! Not meanly or rudely, more out of concern. He knew that if both boys were stressed enough, they both regressed incredibly tiny. Like, really tiny. . . . And maybe some crying.

Neither boys wanted scolding, but Liu Kang was just so busy and they didn't wanna bother him!! And he was training Johnny and Kenshi, so they couldn't call them either. And Madam Bo was all the way back in Fengjian.

Kung Lao eyed Raiden, who was laying beside him.

Although unlike Kung Lao, Raiden seemed so sleepy!! His eyes kept drooping and he kept jumping himself awake.

Why? 'Cause they were playing with Kung Lao's awesome train set!

Or, Kung Lao was playing with his trainset. Raiden was snuggling up with a blanket, halfway falling asleep.

Kung Lao didn't like the fact that his friend was trying to stay up when he was clearly sleepy. Bigger him would be able to coax him into a nap. But he wasn't exactly big . . . But as the bigger regressor, he had to do something about it!

Kung Lao rolled onto his back, closer to Raiden, "Psssh, Ray, you wanna go ni ni?"

"Hm?" Raiden hummed, looking at him. "No tanks."

"But you look sleepy!" Kung Lao argued, his paci falling out of his mouth and onto the floor. He frowned, but didn't grab it. Liu Kang said not to touch them if they fell. Right now he was focusing on Raiden! "You should go nap on the bed!"

Raiden whined, laying his head on the ground. His body felt heavy, he didn't wanna get up! He wanted his Dada to come over and pick him up. He usually did when he was feeling sleepy. But Liu wasn't here, he was helping Johnny and Kenshi with silly, silly training.

Kung Lao looked confused, "Why not, Ray?"

"Sleepy," Raiden shrugged.

"Then you should to go bed!" Kung Lao encouraged.

"No!" Raiden fussed. "Paying!"

Oh, he wanted to play with Kung lao more! And his awesome train set. Kung Lao understood, he wanted to play more too.

But Raiden was littler than her, and he should take a nap. Dada would tell him to take a nap.

But how could he get Raiden to the bedroom while still playing?

Hmm . . .

"Choo choo sleep train!" Kung Lao smiled, trying to roll Raiden. He was going to roll Raiden to the bedroom! A perfect plan! "We gonna go to the bedroom!"

Raiden giggled a bit, but rolled away so Kung Lao couldn't move him.

"I- Ray!" Kung Lao pouted. That was a brilliant idea! And Raiden just ruined it! "Don't move, gonna bring you to the room."

"No wanna," Raiden mumbled, hiding his face into the blanket.

"No's my favorite word, Ray," Kung Lao huffed. "You can't take it from me."

". . . No," Raiden smiled secretly.

"You're such a pain, Ray-!"

Suddenly, there was a knock at their dorm room door. Raiden had made sure to lock it before regressing. Who could it be?

"Kung Lao? Raiden?" Liu Kang called for them. "Are you in there?"

"We gotta hide!" Kung Lao gasped, throwing the blanket over Raiden's head. Best hiding spot there was! Who was going to check under a blanket? "Dada's gonna lecture us, Ray!"

"Kung Lao? I hear you in there," Liu Kang called again. "Can I come in please?"

"Nuh-uh!" Kung Lao called back. "I not here!"

Raiden whispered, "Busted."

Kung Lao shot him a glare. Not that Raiden could see it through the blanket, but he giggled nevertheless.

"Are you sure?" Liu Kang crossed his arms. "Is this a tape recording or are you lying?"

Kung Lao grumbled. He totally was busted! He didn't want to lie and he that he wasn't here. But he didn't want to get scolded at either. Liu Kang was being mean, pulling that card on him.

"You stay shh, I'll deal with Dada," Kung Lao patted the blanket, that nodded in response. Kung Lao fixed the blanket so it was covering all of Raiden before hopping up.

Kung Lao opened the door, looking a bit sheepish as Liu Kang's arm cross. But Liu Kang's expression was soft . .  Maybe they could get away with no scolding?

"Hi Dada!" Kung Lao smiled. ". . . Bye Dada!"

Kung Lao tried to close the door, but Liu Kang's foot stopped it, earning a pout from the boy as Liu Kang walked inside.

"Do we slam doors in people's faces?" Liu Kang asked, receiving a very quick headshake. "Well then hello to you too," Liu Kang smiled. "You did a very good job locking the door."

"Ray did it!" Kung Lao said, going to point at the blanket but instead crossing his arms. Liu Kang didn't miss the motion. ". . . Sorry for slamming the door on you."

"It's alright. Where is Raiden?"

"He's hiding!" Kung Lao said with pride. He put Raiden in a great hiding position!

Liu Kang looked at the giggly blanket bundle on the floor. It was so, so obvious. But he didn't want to make Kung Lao or Raiden sad . . .

Liu Kang gave Kung Lao a soft smile, "Well he's hiding very well, could you lead me to him?"

". . . I don't know where he's hiding?" Kung Lao tried to lie, which quickly got met with an unimpressed eyebrow raised. He looked at the floor defeated, pointing to the blanket. He knew if he kept this up he'd probably get a timeout. "He's under there."

Liu Kang knelt beside Raiden, moving the blanket back so reveal his head. Raiden smiled behind his paci, seeming to be caught. Liu Kang smiled as well, kissing Raiden's head. Raiden wiggled happily before resting his head on the blanket.

"You look tired, Little One," Liu Kang said, scratching Raiden's hair.

"I told him to take a nap, Dada!" Kung Lao said, leaning over Liu Kang's shoulder. "He didn't listen!"

"No," Raiden huffed, shaking his head.

"And he stole my favorite word!" Kung Lao pouted.

"You don't own the word, Lao," Liu Kang patted Kung Lao's head, receiving a huff. "How about I get this one down for a nap and we can have some playtime?"

"Pay!" Raiden gasped, sitting up and pointing to himself. "Wan'!"

"He wanted to stay up to play wif the choo choo, Dada," Kung Lao informed Liu Kang.

"Oh, I see," Liu Kang, put his hand on his chin, as if thinking. "What a predicament we have here."

Raiden whined, making grabby hands for Liu Kang. The God quickly got the message, picking Raiden up. Raiden rested his head on Liu Kang's shoulder, struggling to keep his eyes open.

"So we can all play together?" Kung Lao asked Liu Kang exciednly. Maybe Raiden wasn't thaaaat sleepy!

"No, Raiden here is going down for a nap," Liu Kang said, receiving another whine. "I know, but we're going to play some baby games before bed."

Kung Lao frowned, he didn't wanna play baby games! He was too big for that! Couldn't Liu Kang see that?

Liu Kang winked as Kung Lao before walking out of the room, Raiden fussing the entire way about how he didn't wanna sleep and wanted to play more. Kung Lao quickly understood that baby games meant that he was going to brush Raiden's hair, read him a story, and lul him to sleep until Raiden physically couldn't stay up anymore.

He assumed Raiden was just getting cranky anyways, 'cause it was past naptime.

Kung Lao happily laid back on the floor with his train set. Him and Liu Kang were going to have big kid playtime! Maybe they could go outside and play tag? Or have a small picnic?

It wasn't long before Liu Kang came back into the room. Kung Lao looked up at him, Raiden wasn't with him, "Rai okay?"

"A bit of a hissy fit, but he's asleep now," Liu Kang said before stopping. ". . . Kung Lao, why is there crayon on the wall?"

Kung Lao looked behind him. Oh . . . He forgot about that. Kung Lao couldn't find any paper, but he had crayons! And the wall looked so empty! So of course he had to give it some color!

". . . Ray did it!" Kung Lao quickly pointed to the room Raiden was sleeping in.

Liu Kang crossed his arms, giving a look that looked unamused and unimpressed.

". . . He helped," Kung Lao shrugged, looking at the floor.

That wasn't a lie, Raiden saw Kung Lao drawing and he did help out.

"Great, then you can help me clean it off," Liu Kang said, going to grab some babywipes or a wet cloth.

"What?! Dada no!" Kung Lao began to fuss. "Couldn't find any paper and the wall looked so sad and-"

"Should we do a small timeout for lying about, what was it . . . three? Four times?" Liu Kang asked, putting his hands on his hips. "How long would you say?"

Kung Lao grimaced, now he was just being mean. The smile on Liu Kang's face seemed evil. The timeout wouldn't be long, maybe seven minutes most. But he didn't just want to sit there either.

". . . I wanna clean Raiden's stuff," Kung Lao said, standing up.

Raiden didn't press the crayon as hard on the wall. So it should come off easier . . . hopefully.

He went to grab his paci-

"Ah!" Liu Kang motioned him over. "Hand it."

"Wasn't gonna use it!" Kung Lao whined, waddling over. Liu Kang kissed his temple, grabbing the pacifier to go wash it off. Kung Lao grumbled behind him, "Being all mean today!"

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Regressor Lord Raiden w/ CG Fujin: New Way Coping pt 2

Raiden's thoughts wouldn't stop, and it almost saddened him as he struggled to watch his show.

What if someone needed them? Or if Liu Kang or Kung Lao got hurt in his absence? Or Shao Kahn decided to pull something? Or-

"I have a gift for you," Fujin interrupted his thoughts. "It's suppose to be when your tiny, but you can use it when your big too."

A gift? Raiden had gotten many gifts throughout his centuries of living. He cherished them all, they all had an organized place in his room. Unlike Fujin's rat nest, it was insane how he could find anything in it.

But what gift could he use both big and little? A stuffie? Big Raiden wouldn't use a stuffie. So what was it?

Fujin was quick to disappear and reappear with a big blanket. Actually, it was a decently big blanket. One that could fully cover Raiden if he wanted.

"I saw it and thought of you," Fujin smiled. "I know some regressors like their blankies, I included. But I know that small blankets wouldn't fit you correctly. Plus you can wrap yourself in this one!"

It was true, Raiden was very tall. Fujin had taken this into consideration? He had gotten Raiden a gift for when he was tiny? Even if he didn't feel that fuzzy?

Fujin watched as Raiden slowly accepted the blanket. He tried to continue smiling as Raiden stared at the blanket . . . But it was difficult.

Did he like it? Did he hate it? Should Fujin return it? Did he even have the old reciet??

"It's heavy," Raiden commented.

. . . What kind of response was that?

"I think it's weighted?" Fujin smiled awkwardly. "Or, it's a bit heavier than normal blankets, might be it's size . . . What do you think of it?"

Raiden held the blanket up to Fujin, "Wrap?"

"Wrap?" Fujin looked confused, until Raiden patted his shoulders. "Oh- Oh! Wrap it around you?"

Raiden nodded and Fujin grabbed the blanket. He let Raiden get back into his comfy spot on the floor before wrapping the blanket around his brother. Raiden held it against him tightly, refusing to let go.

Fujin sat behind him. So he did like it . . . Or did he?

"What are you going to name it?" Fujin asked, receiving a confused look. "Well, sometimes regressors have blankets instead of stuffies and . . . It was a silly thought, nevermind."

"Blankie," Raiden whispered.

"Blankie? That's a wonderful name!" Fujin praised, receiving a huff in response as Raiden hid his face. "You know something magical about Blankie?"

Raiden looked confused. Magic? What kind? Outworld had tons of magic, had Fujin bought the blanket from there?

Unless it was 'imaginary' magic?

"This blanket is a very special blanket! It has the powers to protect anyone whose wearing it," Fujin explained, patting the blanket. "It's like a shield! It works really well against monsters and scary things. Especially bad thoughts."

Ah, 'imaginary' magic.

Still, Raiden couldn't help but smile at Fujin's silly magic explanation. The blanket had no true powers, it was just a normal blanket.

But . . . it was also his blanket. So maybe . . .

Such a silly thing to believe in, he should perish the thought . . For now.

"Hair?" Raiden looked up.

"You want me to play with your hair?" Fujin ask, receiving a nod. "Alright, I'll play with your hair. You have any tv suggestions?"

Raiden shook his head, sitting there as Fujin became to scratch his scalp again. With his favorite brother, and his favorite blankie.

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Regressor Lord Raiden Hcs pt 3

⛈️ I can’t believe I never spoke of this but I think Lord Raiden would really enjoy falling asleep to rain noises, especially Little Raiden

⛈️ It was Kitana who showed him them when he was small and she was babysitting him, and he was out like a light

⛈️ Raiden doesn’t have many regression items . . . Until his friends realize he doesn’t have many regression items

⛈️ Suddenly, he has a lot of things!! Some basic items, like some coloring books and crayons, but also some more harder to hide things, like those baby ring stacker things and some blocks!

⛈️ They’d get him those jumbo crayons too!! Cause they make him feel littler, also he has a habit of breaking normal crayons and it makes him really sad

⛈️ But the only problem is that they don’t tell him when they got him something, more times than not the object just appears on his bed

⛈️ . . . That does not mean the person who gave the gift is sneaky about it at all

⛈️ One time Jax literally put his name on the From card on a duck plushie

⛈️ ^ The plushie means the WORLD to Raiden . . . On his shelf, where it’ll stay safe

⛈️ Yeah he has a bit of a difficult time playing pretend and imagination, but toys like the ring stacks are fun for a bit!!

⛈️ He likes the blocks too, but one time Cassie knocked them over by accident and he keeps getting sad when he looks at them because his castle was destroyed once and he doesn’t wanna build another one now :(

⛈️ Speaking of Cassie, I think the Kombat Kids would think Little Raiden is very entertaining!!

⛈️ They’re used to big scary Lord Raiden, not a quiet Raiden that’s kicking the table leg because it’s funny

⛈️ They’re all candy bribers. Every single one of them.

⛈️ Lord Raiden would whine and complain about using pacis before trying them out

⛈️ He can't use that!! Hes a God! Protector of Earthrealm! What if someone sees? Or makes fun of him? Or his teeth get messed up? Did we forget the fact that he’s a God, not a mortal?

⛈️ But when he does, finally, use one, he's hooked

⛈️ He never sucked thumbs or used teether before, but likes having a soother anyways, they’re especially useful when he’s having a difficult time slipping or is having a difficult time in general

⛈️ His blankie is still his number one favorite object though, sorry Jax’s Duck

⛈️ ^ That duck also does not have a name, Fujin laughed when Raiden called it Duckie and Raiden refused to name it afterwards

⛈️ Another favorite activity Raiden has are those children activity books (whehter it’s a coloring book with activities, or those young children school help things)

⛈️ Most times he’s more of an age dreamer, so simple math or connect the dots are easier for him

⛈️ Plus if he does have any fuss, Fujin can easily help him solve the problem!!

⛈️ And Raiden still gets praised for figuring it out!! . . . Even though he didn’t do much work

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Hi!!! It wouldn't be weird at all!! Hope these are all okay!! :D

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Regressor Lord Raiden Hcs

⛈️ I don't really know how to label his regression into an age group?? Like, acts more toddler headspace, but thinks more like a big kid

⛈️ Is more of an age dreamer than an age regressor in my mind

⛈️ Now, thar doesn't mean he doesn't have little days where his mind feels really fuzzy and he feels really small and vulnerable

⛈️ But the problem is that he just can't fully regress, and really only has a handful of times

⛈️ He's Lord Raiden, protector of Earthrealm

⛈️ He has a job to do, what if someone attacks? What if the realm are thrown into chaos and danger because he was relaxing? What if someone got hurt? What if Shao Kahn invaded? What if-

⛈️ It usually takes someone with him in order for him to feel comfy enough to regress

⛈️ And if he doesn't have someone, he will go and search for someone because he doesn't like feeling small alone

⛈️ Mainly (only) likes Fujin being his CG because that's his brother and he knows he can depend on him

⛈️ But if Fujin is unavailable, he'll sheepishly go to Liu Kang or Kung Lao

⛈️ (^ He feels kinda guilty going to them sometimes, mostly because he's the one that took the father role for both boys, but they ADORE small Raiden so it's fine)

⛈️ They like helping Raiden feel tiny and will actively encourage him to do little activities

⛈️ Kung Lao coloring on one side of a coloring book while Raiden colors the other

⛈️ Liu Kang helping Raiden make a funky little dance because they turned some (80s) music on

⛈️ Fujin will walk in and smile at how they try to help him, it does mean a lot to both brothers

⛈️ Sometimes he'll let Nightwolf watch him when Fujin is also small because Nightwolf is Fujin's main CG

⛈️ He likes Nightwolf too, mostly because Nightwolf is really nice and gentle with him

⛈️ Otherwise isn't too good with other people watching him and almost cried when Kitana had to watch him

⛈️ (^ He ended up having a lot of fun, and an accident really good nap in her comfy bed. Which was surprising because he doesn't ever really take naps, and especially without his blankie)

⛈️ Raiden does have big fussy hissy fits some times

⛈️ Sometimes they happen because he becomes too stressed and the world is crashing down on him and everyone needs him and it's just-

⛈️ Shouting at Fujin by accident, stomping his feet, lightning showing through his eyes, tears streaming down his face as he hold onto his head-

⛈️ Usually for these ones, Fujin or you can calm him down quiet easily with a few soft words and touches, and a bunch of patience

⛈️ Yelling at him does nothing but provoke him more, and it might cause some backlash (very rare but it has happened before)

⛈️ If Raiden does end up throwing something or hiting someone, he'll either have to be moved to another room so he can calm down or the action will make him realize what he's doing

⛈️ He will shakingly apologize, feeling icky, upset, and guilty for his actions

⛈️ These types of blow ups can cause extreme little days, and a very clingy Raiden

⛈️ You've gotta communicate that this behavior is not okay, and when he's feeling this way he needs to come to you before having his meltdown so you can work things out

⛈️ Other times it's just because he's incredibly stubborn about something, and wants it NOW >:(

⛈️ Not as much crying in these hissy fits, but they're also incredibly less destructive

⛈️ They're also super easier to calm down because if you just cross your arms and give him a few minutes ans with the gentlest tone you can go say, “Raiden, baby, you okay?

⛈️ He's already feeling really really guilty for getting all fussy over some stupid candy he couldn't have

⛈️ He also feels really ashamed when he has his little tantrums

⛈️ Communication is key, and you have to remind him that just because he's a God, does not mean he doesn't have to communicate

⛈️ Luckily though, while the little tantrums aren't uncommon, they're also definitely not common (unless he's breaking down and regressing)

⛈️ (^ He's also getting . . . somewhat better on regressing more often and not putting all his work in front of regressing, jts just hard sometimes)

⛈️ Other than these two reasons, he's actually an extremely good and well mannered little

⛈️ Doesn't like getting yelled at, doesn't like getting punished, and unless he reeeeeeally wants it can usually take no as an answer to something

⛈️ He also just really likes the praise he gets by being good

⛈️ Please praise this man, he's had such a stressful day, tell him he's doing a good job and that he makes you so proud, please? 🥺

⛈️ Once terrified himself into fully regressing when he was already feeling little and accidentally summoned two extra lightning bolts while trying to show off to Liu Kang (like his MK9 Babality)

⛈️ Liu Kang felt so terrible because at first Raiden looked all proud of himself, and then he was on the ground full on sobbing and hiding in a ball

⛈️ Any kind of thunder usage was banned from little Raiden after that

⛈️ The monks are . . . supportive of Raiden's regression, but most don't understand that he can't do his big kid work right now and they'll have to come back later

⛈️ ^ He swears he can though, and it'll usually end up with him getting incredibly frustrated and pouting in bed intensity (although no hissy fit, he's trying not to just scream and cry when he gets upset)

⛈️ Doesn't have many regression items, but has a blanket that he likes having with him

⛈️ It's a pretty big blanket too, since he's almost 7 ft, and was a gift from Fujin when Fujin first tried getting Raiden to regress

⛈️ Unfortunately, if he sees his blankie, it has to go everywhere with him (and he will gladly try to carry it all in his arms, or just drag it behind him)

⛈️ What do you mean he can't bring it outside? He can!! He very much can, he'll just drag it!!!

⛈️ . . . It won't get dirty if he drags it on the grass, just let him bring it >:(

⛈️ (^ Spoiler alert, it does get dirty, and he gets very upset about the entire scenario)

⛈️ Why didn't you tell him it was going to get dirty? Now it's in the washer and he can't take nap time without it!! This is all your fault, making him live by his own consequences 🥺

⛈️ Don't worry, he'll just have to cuddle up to you instead, it's all fine

⛈️ . . . Or it would be, if he wasn't 7 ft cuddle bug

⛈️ He'll feel too self conscious to sit in your lap, but will happily snuggle against your side!! (Or have you sit on his lap so he can bear hug you, you are not moving for at least an hour)

⛈️ Doesn't actually take nap time, but does really like cuddling in bed and pretending to take nap time

⛈️ Favorite little nicknames are Rai, Kiddo, Sweetheart, Baby, Kid Thunder (I thought it was funny-), and Little Guy

⛈️ Not NOT call him Mr. Grumpy, Kung Lao called him it once and he hates it!! He is not grumpy!! >:(

⛈️ Also doesn't really like nicknames related his godhood, it just reminds him of all the things he still has to do

⛈️ One of his favorite activities is sitting down and kicking his feet, it's also an indication that he's feeling small

⛈️ Also really likes just watch Koi Fish swim around in their little ponds, he thinks they're pretty and has named them all :3

⛈️ What does Grandmaster Hasashi mean that all his fishies already have names? No, that one's name is Blubber!! 🥺

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Regressor Lord Raiden w/ CG Liu Kang & Kung Lao

They spent the next little while mostly coloring and chatting, and of course cuddling. Raiden's picture was perfect!! Well, it was mostly just scribbles, coloring outside the lines too.

But it was the first time he had ever drawn outside the lines. And that itself was very important. Raiden usually fussy about his pictures needing to look nice. So he was probably very deep in his regression, an incident that has yet to ever happen.

Raiden seemed a bit sleepy. Not enough to get him to bed, but definitely somewhat tired. Most likely feeling almost exhausted after crying that hard. But Liu Kang and Kung lao knew toddlers. And while Raiden would go to bed if they asked, he'd probably get a bit fussy.

What was an activity that could tire him out? . . .

"What about a dance party?" Liu Kang suggested as Raiden finished.

Kung Lao pouted, "I am not done with my picture, mister."

"Dance?" Raiden asked, seeming interested.

"Yeah! We could turn on some funky music-"

"No one says funky anymore," Kung Lao butted it.

"And make a fun little dance!" Liu Kang continued, ignoring his friend.

Sometimes when Liu Kang was small, they'd have dance time!! So they had a small music player, mostly full of 80s-90s music. Raiden was incredibly good at dancing, so was Liu Kang. Little Raiden didn't dance much, but he enjoyed watching Liu kang dance.

"You wanna dance, kiddo?" Liu Kang asked.

"Blankie dance?" Raiden asked, he didn't wanna take off his blankie.

"I think blankie would love to dance!" Liu Kang agreed. Raiden let him go so Liu Kang could stand up, causing Kung Lao to fuss.

"You ruined my picture- I hope you're happy!" Kung Lao grumbled.

"Very much so," Liu Kang smirked, turning his music player on. "Okay, now we dance!"

Raiden was a very stiff dancer.

To try and help, Liu Kang danced his heart out. Some old 80s moves he liked doing sometimes that made others laugh. (It definitely got Kung Lao to laugh, mostly at him.)

But Raiden kind stood in place, his blankie wrapped around him. Smiling as he watched Liu Kang practically break it down. Kung Lao finished up his picture before joining Raiden's side.

"You know, your supposed to dance too," Kung Lao whispered to the God.

Raiden blinked at him before giving two small hops, looking at Kung Lao happily.

". . . I like that dance, that's a pretty nice dance," Kung Lao praised. "Better than Liu's over there."

"What?!" Liu Kang pouted, causing Raiden to giggle.

"Dance!" Raiden whispered, hopping again. It wasn't really a hop, he barely went onto his toes.

"Oh yeah, I like that dance way better!" Kung Lao nodded, bouncing himself. Although he actually bounced, compared to Raiden's tiny tippy-toe hops.

"You are being so mean tonight," Liu Kang crossed his arms, huffing, "So, so mean."

Raiden frowned, not liking Liu Kang's tone. Liu Kang had meant it in a teasing manner, but it made Raiden upset. He didn't want any conflict, he didn't want Liu to be angry, and he didn't want Lao to be mean.

"Lao, gotta say sorry," Raiden tugged on Kung Lao's shirt.

"What? I didn't do nothing!" Kung Lao pouted. Although he saw the tears that began to well in Raiden's eyes. "I mean . . I'm sorry for being mean tonight Liu."

Liu Kang smirked, sighing dramatically, "Well I guess I can accept this apology of yours, my friend."

". . . And I thought I've been spending too much time with Cage," Kung Lao nudged Raiden, earning a small giggle and a nod.

"Lao, getting sleepy," Raiden fussed, rubbing his puffy, tired eyes.

"You're getting sleepy?" Kung Lao asked, receiving a small nod. "Come on, we'll cuddle in my bed. It's much more comfy than Liu Kang's bed."

"Wha- I wanna join," Liu Kang frowned.

"Let Liu join, pease Lao?" Raiden asked quietly.

"Oh of course I will!" Kung Lao gently hushed him. "I'm not that mean. Of course Liu can come join our cuddle pile."

"I'll get my blanket!" Liu Kang smiled.

The bed was not at all big enough to fit all three of them, especially with Raiden's size. But, somehow, they made it work. Three blankets on top of them, limbs smushed together. Bad bad feelings gone away, and a tiny baby sound asleep in bed.

Fujin was thankful he found him like that. He had been there when Raiden first regressed, tucking him into bed afterward.

The baby must have gotten out to see his two friends. Fujin had been looking throughout the entire sky temple to find where on earth he was.

At least he was safe. A small lecture might be done tomorrow, but probably not.

. . . Especially if Raien was still small when he woke up.

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Regressor Lord Raiden w/ CG Fujin: New Way Coping pt 1

"This seems silly," Raiden said as Fujin filled up a sippy cup- A sippy cup??- with some yummy juice. "Why must I do this?"

"You don't have to do anything," Fujin rolled his eyes. "I suggested it, you agreed. If you don't like it, we don't have to try this again."

"But it seems . . . unfit for us beings," Raiden mumbled, accepting the cup as Fujin handed it to him.

"We don't have to," Fujin smiled. "I just thought about providing you another coping mechanism. Perhaps it'll work, perhaps it won't. You've been quite stressed recently."

Raiden was always stressed, Fujin made no sense.

No, Fujin was just trying to help. Raiden's usual coping mechanisms, including sleeping and meditation, weren't working as much as they used to. He had been slightly snappish at everyone the past few days, and some of the monks were a bit on edge, not wanting a scolding from the God.

But . . . this? Raiden knew of age regression, in fact, he took care of Fujin when his brother was small! But he himself has never regressed. And he wasn't sure how good this plan would go.

He's the protector of Earthrealm, he needed to be out there. What if someone attacked? Or someone needed him? What would they say? Seeing their main God like this.

. . . It was almost like Fujin had suggested this because of the stress Raiden had. The burdened weight of his duties, the constant cycle of violence. He just wanted his brother to be okay, even if it was for a brief time.

"I suppose I'll try," Raiden mumbled.

"Yippie!" Fujin smiled. Raiden wanted to glare at him, it was a word he learnt from the mortals. 

"Whose is this?" Raiden asked, eyeing the sippy cup suspiciously.

"Oh, it's mine. I cleaned and washed it, I can get you another cup if you'd like," Fujin offered. Raiden gave a hesitated head shake. "Are you sure? We have some silly straws and-"

"No," Raiden said softly, looking away from his brother. He didn't know why he wanted to use the sippy cup, but he wanted to. He just didn't want to tell Fujin that.

Fujin smiled at this, "Is there anything you wish to do? Outside time? Tv?"

Raiden shrugged, not knowing what he wanted at all.

"Well that's a pickle," Fujin frowned, Raiden this time shot him a glare, a god using mortal slangs. Fujin seemed to ignore his glare. "How about we get some yummy snacks? Anything you'd like?"

Raiden shrugged again.

Fujin ended up grabbing some cookies, setting them on the living room table.

Raiden shuffled nervous behind him. Why was he so nervous? He didn't understand himself.

Fujin seemed to notice his nervousness, "How about we let your hair down? Would that be okay?"

Raiden rarely ever let his hair down. It was always kept up and in his cap. Secret and kept away. Truthfully, his hair was incredibly nice. It was long, a little past his shoulders. And he maintained it well.

"I could brush it and we can put it into a nice ponytail," Fujin offered, Raiden gave him a small nod.

Raiden sat on a pillow on the floor, while Fujin sat on the couch. Raiden was tall, too tall to sit beside Fujin and be able to have his hair brushed.

They ended up watching some tv show. Fujin tried to find one that Raiden might like, but he just kinda stared at the floor.

Raiden liked the show. It was . . . Octonauts? Fujin watched at it a few times when he was tiny.

Raiden declared Fujin a very good cg. He kept asking Raiden what color things were, what was happening on screen. Singing the song softly while he brushed Raiden's hair. Even when he put it up, he scratched his head.

It was extremely calming and peaceful.

. . . It was still unnerving.

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I did MK1 because someone else requested MK11 Regressor Lord Raiden :3

Also, none of you could ever annoy me. I love taking request, so please don't worry about how many you might send or if it's an 'inconvenience' for me <3

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Regressor Raiden Hcs

🌩 Baby regressor and no one can tell me otherwise

🌩 But also regresses from about 2-4 (more 0-4, can regress to just a few months if he's having an extremely tough day)

🌩 Main CGs are Kung Lao, Liu Kang, and all his friends :]

🌩 Favorite little nicknames are Baby Boy, Little One, Sweetie, Sweetheart, Rai, Mr. Thunder (he finds it funny), and Little Lamb

🌩 Doesn't really like nicknames based off him being Earthrealm's champion because it just reminds him of how much stress he has :(

🌩 Kung Lao is his favorite CG because they both watch each other

🌩 But his favorite regression friend is Syzoth

🌩 Mostly because Syzoth just likes cuddling and doing baby activities with him

🌩 Which means Raiden can try to figure out what block goes into what hole, and Syzoth will cuddle up to him (and try to help out)

🌩 Very, very good boy, hates breaking rules

🌩 In fact, the only times he's ‘broken’ rules is when he's had an hard day and lashes out with a sobbing hissy fit

🌩 Crying, yelling, stomping his foot, throwing things, and just feeling icky over all

🌩 A quick line of ‘Oh my poor baby, come here, sweetheart,’ and he'll stop his hissy fit and come break down in your arms

🌩 Will probably request a quick bath because of how icky and bad he feels

🌩 Bathtime with little Raiden is very soft and sweet

🌩 Small splashes, and adores bubbles

🌩 Will continuously point at the soap that makes bubbles if he thinks he doesn't have enough (mostly all times, your going to either have to softly put your foot down or suffer having to get all the bubbles rinsed out of the tub)

🌩 Will put a bubble beard on himself and giggle as he tries to do it to you

🌩 (^ If you don't like it or don't want one, just gently grab his wrist and tell him not to, and he'll place the bubbles on his head instead)

🌩 Only used his powers once while small and it was turning a hissy fit that a bolt of lightning stroke down and it absolutely terrified him

🌩 His gauntlets are placed somewhere he can't reach while small, and he'll take them off while being upset because he doesn't want to hurt you or get scared again

🌩 Again, usually a very good boy, but sometimes he can be ‘naughty’ (although it's usually always an accident)

🌩 The younger he is, he won't really understand why your so upset and get a little confused (although does piece together that this specific action makes you have a mean tone so he'll most likely not do it again)

🌩 If he's bigger, a gentle scolding is all that's needed for his to get teary eyed and offer to fix his mistake

🌩 Although if Kung Lao is also small, Raiden will usually follow his lead, whether he's doing something naughty or not

🌩 Why? Because Kung Lao's older, and if Lao says it's okay, then it must be okay!! :D

🌩 Will get really upset if Kung Lao gets him in trouble though and will silently start crying

🌩 Don't worry, they always make up and Lao apologizes for getting him scolded

🌩 Raiden really likes smaller activities

🌩 Tummy time, trying to figure out what object goes into what shaped hole, being read to, sitting on your lap, all those things

🌩 Use to suck on his thumb, but now has a paci he uses

🌩 Although he's a bit cautious about using it because he doesn't wanna ruin his teeth

🌩 Lao calls him a hypocrite because he use to suck on his thumb with no but whatever 😒 (he's also a bit cautious of that too, although doesn't like how unsanitary it can be)

🌩 He uses his paci the most when he's getting sleepy, or needs the extra comfort, and sometimes just because he wants to

🌩 Best way to fix this? Munchies

🌩 Lao loves snacks, but Raiden really enjoyed little snacks

🌩 Baby yogurt bites, baby puffs, cereal, little muffins, all that jazz

🌩 Takes forever to eat them though (and will shyly ask you to get him more by sliding you over the bowl and giving you puppy eyes 🥺)

🌩 He adores both bottles and sippy cups and you really can't make him choose which is his favorite because they're both his favorites :(

🌩 Although does have preferences baseing of his age and how his day went

🌩 Likes just plain water or warm milk with some honey and cinnamon

🌩 Has a tiny habit of stealing things but it really silent about it

🌩 Johnny's sunglasses that have been missing for twenty minutes? On Raiden's head, he'll give you the biggest smile and excitedly point to them

🌩 Liu Kang's headband that he swore he placed down for 2 seconds and it disappeared? Raiden is not currently wearing it and singing along to his favorite show

🌩 Also a babbler if he's tinier, but will babble like he's having a normal conversation

🌩 Isn't exactly shy about babbling, but also only does it around closer friends

🌩 Likes goijg outside and sitting in the Whushu Garden and looking at the butterflies while having a picnic

🌩 But also really likes just sitting down and watching his favorite TV show

🌩 (^ I could see him really liking Ruby and Max, don't ask my why)

🌩 (^ Also the intro is really easy to sing to because it like . . . two words repeated- But he'll sing along at full volume with the biggest smile!! :D)

🌩 If your really busy while he's regressed and can't give him your undivided attention, he's usually understanding of it

🌩 Will request you do you work in the living room though so he can watch his TV show with you and you can do your work at the coffee table

🌩 If you need to be in your room or office though, he'll ‘sneakingly’ check up on you every so often

🌩 Sneakingly as in you can clearly hear his pitty patters and his little giggles when he peaks through the crack of your door 🥺

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