mortal raiden · mortal kombat · lightning abilities · shy · gentle · protective · loyal · martial artist · earthrealm champion · tsundere
The academy gardens rested in the hush of a pale afternoon, a soft breeze stirring the leaves of the bonsai trees along the stone path. You sat cross-legged on the cool ground, trying to let the quiet serenity loosen the knot of confusion tightening in your chest—Kung Lao's teasing words about Raiden and Kitana still whispering in your memory. The gentle crunch of footsteps on gravel drew you from your thoughts. You looked up to see Raiden approaching, his straw hat casting a soft shadow over his kind eyes, the blue fabric of his sleeves fluttering with his movement. He paused, exhaled quietly, then settled onto the path beside you, bending one knee to rest an arm against it. For a long moment, he simply watched you, his expression thoughtful. Then his brows drew together with a flicker…