#raiden x reader

WARNINGS: almost every male character on the main mk1 roster is included, a little bit of angst here and there, established relationships, some mentions of harassment and assholes not taking no for an answer, gender neutral reader, lowercase intended, you can clearly tell havik is the author's favorite, reader condones havik's actions in his part but author doesn't it's just for story purposes, characters may be ooc idk, not proofread we die like sindel

A/N: i got this idea while i was in the shower this morning blasting what is love by twice cuz i finally got around to the khaos reigns dlc yesterday and my interest in mk1 has been revived. also this took me 10 hours to write for some odd reason. also i've never written this many characters before in one part... please like and reblog i really am proud of this and hope you guys like it too <3 also you can tell the more i was writing the longer the paragraphs were getting

doesn't get jealous (he trusts you):

LIU KANG has full faith in your loyalty. he doesn't take it personally when someone flirts with you. he'll gladly step in if the person flirting with you isn't taking a hint, but overall, he isn't bothered. in fact, he's more concerned about your well-being than his. he'll comfort you after the encounter and ask if there's anything he can do to put your mind at ease.

KUAI LIANG would silently watch the interaction from a distance, waiting for the person to leave you alone. similar to liu kang, he trusts you and gives you the chance to defend yourself before he does. he's confident that you wouldn't leave him, but he still stays nearby in case you need his help. in the event that you do need his assistance in getting rid of the person, he wouldn't hesitate to teach them a quick lesson then evacuate the scene with you.

GERAS couldn't care less. in fact, he isn't surprised you would be hit on. you're physically and socially attractive, it makes sense that other people would attempt to court you. he trusts that you won't let the interaction go any farther. if the person persists or is disrespectful, he'll walk up to you two and bluntly state that you're taken, then leave immediately. he won't waste his time with assholes and perverts.

RAIDEN would feel a little awkward. he trusts you, so it's not that he's unhappy with you, but he feels uncomfortable for you. he's a very calm and civil man, so he usually tries to avoid confrontation. but when it comes to you? especially when the person is making you uncomfortable? he has no problem politely telling that person off and walking away with you. he'll later reassure you by reminding you that assholes and creeps will always be around, but so will he.

doesn't get jealous (because he gives you scary dog privileges):

KENSHI TAKAHASHI wouldn't feel jealous at all if someone were to hit on you. he knows his partner is wonderful, so of course other people are going to approach you. besides, he knows he looks a bit intimidating with his tattoos, muscles, and confident aura. weirdos that flirt with you will back off when they see kenshi casually put his arm around you as you talk to the person, as if he's daring them to try something. his years involved with the yakuza have made him fearless. he has witnessed the wrath of man many times, so he has no issue teaching another one a lesson if he must.

BARAKA is like a guard dog. with his physique and face? yeah, nobody is messing with you or even approaching you. he usually feels very guilty about this, advising you to leave him due to the embarrassment of being associated with him. but sometimes, his curse can be a blessing to ward off perverts. it fills him with a very rare sense of pride, being able to protect you just by standing by you.

GENERAL SHAO definitely gives you scary dog privileges. he's well-respected in outworld, so everyone usually respects you, his partner, as well. this can be a double-edged sword, however. while outworlders often avoid you out of respect, it is also out of fear of the general's wrath. it's hard for you to walk around anywhere without stares or people trembling in fear, afraid to upset you. not because they're intimidated by you, but because the general has made it very clear that if anyone (especially his soldiers) were to treat you with anything but respect, they'll get an axe to the head.

he's instilled this fear into everyone's head, so you aren't harassed when you are alone. the general is often busy with his own endeavors, so he likely won't be there to defend you instantly. that's why he is very strict with his soldiers when it comes to you. you won't need his immediate protection as long as he makes sure everyone follows his rigid commands.

REIKO, similar to the general, has earned respect among outworlders for his strength and tenacity. while you aren't as feared as you would be with the general, reiko still has his ways of making sure you aren't bothered. because unlike the general, he has slightly more time on his hands to accompany you in your free time. when strolling around outworld, it is not uncommon to get a few stares, but reiko is brave enough to stare back at people with the fury of a true warrior. he has the scars on his back and calluses on his hands to prove his fighting spirit that nobody is reckless enough to challenge.

QUAN CHI is either hated, feared, or respected by everyone. nobody is going to mess with you as long as he is around. with his sorcery, he'll have no problem cleaning up the rodents that attempt to flirt with you. you won't even get the chance to reject anyone, since he's always ready to harm anyone that even dares to look at what is his.

BI-HAN, similar to the general, has already warned everyone in the lin kuei of the consequences that come with disrespecting you. he laid out many rules on how they should interact with you. if anyone among the clan dares to break these terms he drilled into their heads, they will be met with a harsh punishment. he won't tolerate rulebreakers.

and that's what he did on the day someone broke his rules and drunkenly flirted with you. the problem is, he would also be angry at you. bi-han firmly believes that you should be strong enough to protect yourself when he isn't there. if the person that was hitting on you starts to go a bit too far, and you are unable to stop them, bi-han ends up blaming you for their actions. despite having a myriad of punishment methods in his mind, he still wants you to fend for yourself anyway. he is upset for weeks after the incident. it is unclear whether bi-han is angry at himself and taking it out on you, or if he is truly delusional enough to blame you for an incident you never asked for.

gets jealous, but handles it rationally:

JOHNNY CAGE is used to people hitting on him. he's sexy, and an actor, which is a dangerous combo to date. he's made it very clear in private that he would never leave or cheat on you for someone else, and he ignores the numerous amounts of supermodels and fellow actors that attempt to date or sleep with him. you've gotten used to it overtime, as you already discussed your boundaries with him. but you two have never discussed what to do if you are the one being hit on.

if someone were to flirt with you in front of him, he'd butt into the conversation, putting his arm around you and saying: "yeah, my partner's smokin' hot, aren't they?"

he'd start to brag about you and the person would probably get annoyed and walk away. you can't tell if johnny was jealous and purposefully drove them away, or if he just wanted to use the opportunity to talk about you at length. perhaps it was both. you'll never know.

KUNG LAO is infamous for being cocky and prideful. some find his confidence charming, others dislike him and read his personality as arrogant rather than confident. so how could kung lao possibly be jealous? well, the answer is: he isn't. or at least that's how he appears.

he's the type of guy to love showing you off. he's protective, but proud. he'll walk around with his arm wrapped around your waist, with his head held high knowing you only belong to him and nobody else. which is why his ego is so hurt when someone has the audacity to hit on you. did they not clearly see that you're together? kung lao is more personally offended than possessive over you. he won't visibly get angry or anything, just mildly annoyed. he'll become touchier, giving you more kisses and compliments than usual. if you questioned his behavior, he'd respond with a playful: "what? am i not allowed to love my partner?" emphasizing the latter end of the sentence for everyone in the room to hear.

gets jealous, and does not handle it rationally:

SHANG TSUNG, similar to kung lao, is prideful enough to enjoy showing you off. but shang tsung tends to be sassier and hold grudges. while he lets you express yourself and wear/do whatever you want, he didn't expect it to backfire when someone ends up being attracted to you and attempting to court you. but he doesn't do anything about it. he stands from afar and waits for your conversation to be over.

you reject the person and go back to him, but shang tsung would spitefully ignore you. he even started responding to you with sassy quips after you were hit on. you could attempt to make amends with him by trying to initiate a conversation, until this little shit rolls his eyes and says something along the lines of: "why don't you go have fun with your partner?"

you'll never know if he's simply overdramatizing his jealousy to hide it, or if he's just being his usual petty self to get a reaction out of you.

TAKEDA TAKAHASHI is a young man focused on his endeavors. it's not that he doesn't care about you, but he (unfortunately) must keep his distance from you sometimes. your relationship is secret for the sake of your safety. nobody knows that you two are together, so it doesn't surprise him that you are flirted with every now and then. takeda does, in fact, feel jealous. he's not just jealous that they get to openly show their affection towards you, but he's also a bit insecure at times. he knows you won't leave him so easily, but there's still the nasty thought that creeps in the back of his head every now and then, telling him that you deserve better and he can't give you the love you deserve.

TOMAS VRBADA is usually a confident man. he may be kind and generous, but that doesn't make him weak. he's been a hardworking fighter since childhood. he's garnered an impressive amount of experience and intelligence regarding the battlefield over time. but romantically? he doesn't have as much experience. you're probably one of, if not the first relationship he's ever been in.

so, when you're hit on, he isn't quite sure what to do. he understands that the person flirting with you probably just doesn't know you're not single. tomas would speak up and calmly mention that you're already taken. the person that was flirting with you would scoff after seeing tomas, telling you something along the lines of: "him? really? you could do better." instead of causing a scene, tomas ignores the person and leaves with you.

but hours later, it still bothers him, even though he pretends it doesn't. he thinks about your relationship and wonders if you really could do better. he tries his best to be as loving as possible towards you, despite his inexperience in romantic relationships. but with his cluelessness, conflict with the lin kuei, and trying to build up the shirai ryu? he doesn't have a lot of time for you, so he understands if you wanted to leave him. it's a thought that will haunt him for days if you don't notice his behavior and ask him about it.

SYZOTH has always been secretly insecure during your relationship. he fears that you may leave him due to his zaterran blood. plus, after his family was killed by shang tsung, he has been afraid of losing you like he lost them. sometimes he fears he is too clingy, and other times he fears he isn't attentive enough. it makes him feel as if he isn't enough for you. these fears are only enabled by someone flirting with you. his mood would immediately turn sour after witnessing that interaction, until you reject that person and put them in their place. as appreciative as he is for your loyalty, (and flustered to hear how much you care about him) he still can't shake his anxieties away.

you'll likely have to comfort him and reassure him that you will always stay with him, not bothered by his struggles. you must be the one to bring it up though, because syzoth is too afraid to admit that he is jealous. he'll keep it bottled up until you notice his behavior.

ZEFFEERO's pride gets in the way of admitting his true feelings most of the time. you've helped make him more comfortable being vulnerable, but it's only natural that the high mage refuses to admit when he's jealous. it was hard enough to court you; even harder to watch as someone attempts to court you for themselves. it annoys him to watch someone think they can just flirt with you. it enrages him even more when they refuse to take no for an answer and persist in their catcalling. with his blood boiling, he struggles to contain his emotions and stop himself from resorting to violence.

after the incident is over and you dealt with it on your own, he refuses to leave your side in public ever again. whatever gathering or meeting you must attend, he'll be there too. that way, it'll ease his anxieties and make sure you are safe and comfortable. even though you've shown you're capable of taking care of yourself and staying loyal to him, his jealousy drives him to believe that you need him.

a secret fifth worse thing:

HAVIK... yeah you probably guessed he'd have an entire category to himself. it is very difficult to tell how havik feels when someone else flirts with you. is he angry at them for trying to take you? not quite. his beliefs are bent on freedom, so it isn't like you're tied down to him in any way. but at the same time, he can't help but feel a bit hurt, maybe even a bit betrayed at the thought of you leaving him. he doesn't have anyone else. he's been forced to fight for himself after a painful past in seido, then seeking retribution ever since. nobody has condoned his acts since drowning its capital. anyone that isn't on his side is considered his enemy. you're the last person he considers an ally.

you're also the only person that sees his vulnerable, traumatized side that he often disguises with anger. his wrath has tormented him for years, driving him to insanity and believing it is okay to kill anyone that opposes him. it was a miracle that you were able to see through his mask of anger and show love and support towards him, which are two things he isn't used to. that's why he can't help but feel irked by someone attempting to court you. you're the only person that has genuinely loved and cared for him, even after the things he has done. now that he's had a taste of what love and affection is like, he's not going to let you leave him that easily.

𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 - 𝐦𝐤 𝐡𝐜𝐬

+ Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Raiden, Bi-Han, Kuai Liang, Tomas Vrbada, Johnny Cage, Kenshi Takahashi, Syzoth, Shang Tsung, General Shao, Reiko, Havik warnings; none contains; gn!reader, fluff

❤️~A/N: So I'm finally back with a post! It's been awhile, but I think the writers block has finally left! Hope y'all have a happy holidays if you celebrate it!

💚~About: Holiday traditions are everywhere, in all shapes and sizes! Do you have one? Well even if you don't, heres some ideas in the form of Genshin headcannons! Just a few things I'd think they'd do <3

❤️~Included: GN! Reader, alcohol, fluffy!!

💚~Starring: Albedo, Durin (I got him chat!!), Varka, Flins, Raiden, Mualani, Kinich, Wanderer, and Kaeya!

✨Albedo✨

Albedo tapped his paintbrush on his glass of water and stepped back, admiring his work. "I think it's the best one yet."

"Lemme see, Lemme see!!" Klee hopped off Durins lap, hurrying over to Albedos canvas, while you and Durin trailed not far behind.

"Oh my gosh, Albedo, it's incredible!" You gasped, taking in the detailed Christmas portrait in front of you. You'd only just recently learned he painted one every year, and now you were in one! "I love it!"

"Thankyou. I quiet enjoy it myself. I like the new additions." He poked Durin in the shoulder and took your hand in his own.

"Dodoco loves it too!!" Klee held up dodoco, laughing happily.

"It's my favourite too." Durin smiled at the painting, feeling strangely warm inside.

🔥Durin🔥

Durin stirred the hot chocolate, inhaling the silky sweet smell and savoring the warmth it brought, "I didn't know traditions smelled so delicious. Do you think there will be enough for Albedo and Klee to have some as well?"

"Well of course! I made sure it was a extra big batch!" You smiled, carrying a armful of cups, "I think here should be enough to share with everyone....hopefully. Thank you so much again for helping out, I really appreciate it Durin."

He moved to take the cups from you and set them on the counter, looking happy just to be there, "I've learned I like helping. Albedo also told me that while I should try to get to know alot of people, that having a select few I enjoy spending time with most is also okay. Like you for instance."

You chuckled, feeling your heart swell, "Well I'm glad you enjoy my company, here wanna take a sip?" You held out the spoon for him, "Be careful though it's pretty-"

"Hot! Oh ow!"

"Water, water! I'll get some cold water! I'm so sorry Durin!"

🍃Varka🍃

"Ho Ho Ho! What do you think?" Varka turned slightly, showing off his impressively intricate Santa outfit. "I came up with the design myself, had Lisa help me with the fitting and Jean sets up everything with the kids so they can get just what they want for Christmas."

"Most handsome Santa I've ever seen." You giggled sweetly and went over to him, fixing his fake beard so it didn't hang crooked, "I bet you're gonna make those kids Christmas's."

His eyes softened as he took your hand, "I hope so. It's nice to be back. I've missed my home." He kissed your forehead, making your face heat up.

"Your home missed you too."

i feel like ive got this down to a science.

warnings: describing fictional characters' peanits in length.

notes: this is what i come back with to post (1 donut = 1 inch)

[ masterlist ]

They would do it in a heartbeat because without you there is no world. They don't care if it's wrong, all they care about is you, so don't you dare think they would ever let something harm you. Screams were heard all around you, and it wasn't very pleasant, they could tell, so they held you close and never let go. The danger was gone, nothing could harm you now and you were safe, all is fine... They swore to protect you and they will never break that promise. "I love you more than you could ever imagine" They said, trying to make you focus on them and not the fire behind you, "I love you too"

--: SCARAMOUCHE, Xiao, Acheron, CAPITANO, Arlecchino, Raiden Ei, Aventurine + Your Favs

I would let you burn for the world

They love you, they really do, but their Hero of a heart can't just let all those people die, they can't do it. They would rather kill the 'love of thier life' than watch so many innocent die. They cry as they hold the sword to your throat, they cry so much you would've thought you were dreaming. But you weren't, and the pain was real, so very real and you couldn't even cry. "I loved you..." were the last words they heard before your lifeless body fell into their arms.

--: Heizou, Diluc, GEPARD, Wriothesley, Bronya, CYNO, Arlan, KAZUHA + Your Favs

Two very different sentences, yet the same words are used, why did it turn out like this.

Kenshi Takahashi:

-He just losts his sight, so this was bound to happen.

-Kenshi excuses fall from his lips, like a waterfall, but mostly, he is angry at himself for this new disability he doesn’t know how to deal with.

-Of all the ways his first kiss with you could go (because he thought of it multiple times during the evenings), this wasn’t one of them; at his weakest moment.

-Kenshi won't talk about it, brushing off the topic if you try to bring it up. Maybe when Earthrealm is safe, and his mind is clear, the man will finally be able to express his true feelings.

Johnny Cage:

-"Can't stay too long without a taste of these lips, mh honey?"

-Johnny does what is natural for him, joking.

-He teases and jokes about it every time you say it was an incident and meant nothing, being all dramatical and sad at your words.

-The truth of the soft feeling blossoming for you hidden in a corner of his mind, too confused by all the events going on with his life.

-Doesn't mean...that if you misstep and fall on his lips again...he won't kiss you back.

Raiden:

-He stutters, eyes wide as an owl, before hiding under his bamboo hat.

-Raiden excuses himself a million times, bending as much as possible as appropriate it is for a good guy like him.

-What you may not notice is the small smile he tries to bite off, as he notices how you stutter too, and your heartbeat increasing.

-Maybe...maybe he isn’t the only one being way too happy about this incident.

Liu Kang:

-He smiles, and tell you not to worry; it can happens when training.

-Lies, pretty obvious too for trained ears; Liu Kang swears he hears Geras sighs at his words.

-Liu Kang won't overstep your boundaries, but...if he catches that you may have liked this happy incident, probably he'll become as clumsy as when he was just a trainee.

Bi-Han:

-Time freezes and it's not due his magic. Kiss broken, but lips a breath away from each others.

-And then a punch knocks all the air out of your body, your body falling on the ground like a stone.

-Bi-Han looks down on you, disgust evident on his face, before barking "the training isn't over".

Day five of my Special Event Week, and this time we're focusing on one of my favorite games, Mortal Kombat. I've seen gameplay footage of all the installments, watched live-action films, animated series, and animated movies. Honestly, "Scorpion's Revenge" is my favorite 💖.

And the 2023 Mortal Kombat? I think it's a really great installment, and Kuai Liang as Scorpion? OMG 🥰😍.

Characters: Johnny Cage, Kenshi Takahashi, Liu Kang, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kuai Liang/Scorpion, Tomas Vrbada/Smoke, Bi-han/Sub-Zero.

⚠️ pure fluff, Bi-han is Bi-han, but he's not so bad

🐉𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐞

▪️Dating Johnny means your life is never boring.

▪️He's funny, charismatic, and loves making you laugh.

▪️He'll constantly flirt with you.

▪️Compliment your outfit.

▪️Take hundreds of photos together.

▪️Post cute couple pictures while pretending he isn't absolutely obsessed with showing you off.

▪️Despite his celebrity image, Johnny is surprisingly attentive.

▪️He remembers little details about you.

▪️Your favorite coffee and comfort movie.

▪️The flowers you once mentioned liking.

▪️When you're feeling down, he'll cancel interviews and movie premieres just to stay home with you.

▪️He jokes a lot, but when it comes to your happiness, he's completely serious.

"Hey, gorgeous. You know you're my favorite co-star, right?"

🐉𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢

▪️Kenshi is calm, mature, and incredibly loyal.

▪️He isn't very expressive, but his actions reveal everything.

▪️He always notices when you're tired.

▪️He listens carefully whenever you speak.

▪️He values trust above all else.

▪️Being with Kenshi means feeling understood.

▪️He enjoys peaceful evenings, tea together and quiet conversations.

▪️Walking side by side without needing to fill the silence.

▪️He's also fiercely protective, but not because he thinks you're weak. Because after he lost his sight, I feel he has to protect you. He loves you and wouldn't want you to ever suffer the way he did.

▪️His affection is gentle like holding your hand, touching your forehead softly and quietly reminding you that you're never alone.

▪️Ever since Kenshi lost his sight, he's really enjoyed touching your face or holding your hand. It's true that thanks to Sento, he can see. But the fact that he can still feel you means a lot to him.

🐉𝐋𝐢𝐮 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐠

▪️Liu Kang carries enormous responsibilities.

▪️He protects the realms, guides others and puts countless lives before his own.

▪️Yet when he's with you, he allows himself to simply exist.

▪️He enjoys quiet moments like watching the stars and meditating together.

▪️Long conversations about hopes and dreams.

▪️He also loves training with you to fight. It often ends with you laughing and kissing.

▪️Liu Kang is patient and understanding.

▪️He never rushes you or judges you.

▪️He encourages you to become the best version of yourself.

▪️His love is steady, comforting and timeless.

▪️Even with the fate of worlds resting on his shoulders, he always makes time for the person he loves.

▪️Because he believes that protecting the future also means protecting the people who make life worth living.

🐉𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧

▪️Raiden is gentle by nature.

▪️Even after becoming one of Earthrealm's champions, he never loses his kindness.

▪️He falls in love with someone who appreciates simple happiness like sharing meals, training together and laughing over silly things.

▪️He's incredibly supportive.

▪️Your dreams become important to him.

▪️Your victories feel like his own.

▪️Raiden also tends to worry.

▪️He checks if you've eaten. If you're resting enough or if you're overworking yourself.

▪️He's the kind of partner who believes love should bring peace, not pain.

▪️And every day, he tries to make your life a little brighter.

▪️His greatest moment was when you saw him use his lightning powers thanks to the medallion Lord Liu Kang gave him. You were so proud of him and told him he was amazing. He'll never forget that feeling of pride.

🐉𝐊𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐨

▪️Kung Lao acts confident, sometimes a little too confident.

▪️He'll absolutely brag about himself.

▪️And then immediately try to impress you.

▪️He enjoys making you smile with playful teasing, friendly competitions and taking you to festivals and celebrations.

▪️But beneath the ego is someone deeply loyal.

▪️When he truly loves someone, he becomes incredibly devoted.

▪️He wants to make you proud.

▪️He works harder because of you.

▪️And while he may pretend to be fearless, your opinion matters to him more than he would ever admit.

▪️His favorite reward after a difficult day is simply hearing you tell him he's done well. And of course a sweet kiss while being in your arms.

🐉𝐊𝐮𝐚𝐢 𝐋𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠/𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧

▪️Kuai Liang is one of the most dependable partners imaginable.

▪️He's patient, kind and respectful.

▪️He believes relationships should be built on honesty and mutual support.

▪️He loves spending time together doing ordinary things like training, watching sunsets and walks through the Sakura tree gardens.

▪️His calm personality makes him easy to trust.

▪️But if someone threatens the person he loves, the Grandmaster disappears, but Scorpion appears.

▪️His protective instincts become overwhelming.

▪️He would walk through fire itself to keep you safe and he never lets you doubt how important you are to him.

🐉𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐕𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐚/𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐞

▪️Tomas is one of the sweetest people in Earthrealm.

▪️He's humble and compassionate.

▪️As a partner, he's incredibly affectionate and he genuinely enjoys making you happy.

▪️Small gifts, warm hugs and asking about your day.

▪️Remembering every little thing that matters to you.

▪️He loves quiet domestic moments like reading together, walking through gardens and cooking meals as a team.

▪️Tomas also understands loneliness.

▪️Because of that, he always makes sure you know how loved you are.

▪️He'll never let you face difficult times by yourself.

"Whatever happens... we'll face it together."

🐉𝐁𝐢-𝐇𝐚𝐧/𝐒𝐮𝐛-𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨

▪️Bi-Han is difficult to understand.

▪️He keeps his emotions hidden behind discipline and pride.

▪️At first, he may seem cold, distant and untouchable.

▪️But falling in love changes him, slowly.

▪️He begins trusting you with thoughts he shares with no one else.

▪️His affection is subtle.

▪️Standing beside you, making sure you arrive home safely and quietly solving your problems before you even know they exist.

▪️Bi-Han rarely says romantic things.

▪️But one simple sentence from him carries enormous meaning.

"Stay with me."