End of the Civil War

                                    

                                          
Mileena ponders on how she plans to approach her sister, Kitana, about the lie she told. What other lies could she have told her? What other secrets is she holding back? What is she plotting? Better yet, what is she plotting against her? Aylin noticed that something was troubling Mileena but was hesitant to speak to her. Her father and mother also noticed. They nodded towards Aylin.

                          
"Um...prince...princess?" she struggled. Mileena did not respond as she was still deep in thought. Her mother stopped walking and placed her hand on Mileena's shoulder. Mileena looked to her as she was brought back to reality.
                          
"What is it?" Mileena asked.
                          
"Are you alright? We are still alive," the mother responded.
                          
"I do not fear for our safety. You have me," she boasted with a crooked smile.
                          
"Now that is what I like to hear," the father cheers. "Now talk to us, what is it that is bothering you?"
                          
"Oh? You noticed too?" Mileena questioned. "You Earthrealmers are quite interesting."
                          
"Earth...realmers?" the mother asked.
                          
"There is this woman, the other empress of Outworld. Someone I love. Someone so dear to..." Mileena noticed the baffled looks on the family's faces. Aylin covered her mouth, giving more attention to her rosy cheeks as she chuckled. "That is not what I mean!" Mileena shouted.
                          
"What's wrong with that?" Aylin laughed.
                          
"She's my sister!" she shouted. She turned away from Aylin and faced her parents instead. "You two love each other dearly I am to assume?"
                          
"Of course, we do."
                          
"I know he does," the mother joked.
                          
"Hey."
                          
"What would you two do if one of you were hiding something from the other?" Mileena questioned. The two of them looked at one another as they pondered on her question. Aylin also thought of an answer for herself.
                          
"I never told her about my discoveries when it has come to these supernatural crea...supernatural beings."
                          
"No offense taken, Earthrealmer, but watch your words," she threatened.
                          
"I do not think any of us would care if someone we loved held back on something. We trust one another, so we do not need to worry if the other is hiding something. If they do not want to tell us, it is probably for a good reason," Aylin responded.
                          
"How do you know that secret isn't something meant to harm you?"
                          
"Why would you trust someone who might be trying to harm you?" the mother asked. The sounds of growling echoes throughout the forest. The four of them looked around and notice the rustling of the bushes. A small group of Tarkatans appeared from the bushes. The Family moved closer to Mileena, with Aylin holding onto her arm. The Tarkatans focused their attention on Aylin.
                          
"By order of the Empress, you are hereby sentenced to death!" one of the Tarkatans stated.
                          
"My sister has sentenced us to death?" Mileena shouted. The Tarkatans looked at one another.
                          
"Both of you have ordered us to execute Operation Reklaim. Knightwolf's assassination was—" Mileena stabbed the Tarkatan in the neck. As she pulled away her Sai, his blood shot into her face. Mileena looked up smiling as she did before. Aylin was stunned as she loosened her grip from Mileena's arm.
                          
"Princess Mileena, please." Another pleaded. "You could order us to stop right now and we'd cease this operation. You are our True Empress." Mileena's bloodshot red eyes pierced into the eyes of the Tarkatan. Him and the others were startled.