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The Geminis have made arrangements with an Outworld sorcerer named Quan Chi. The two parties strike a deal, promising them the destruction of Orderrelam’s Government in exchange for a crimson soul stealer ruby. The Geminis agreed and they sent Darrius and the newly reborn Havik to Outworld to assist the sorcerer. They worked alongside Nitara, a representative of Vaeternus and a demoness named Sareena. An agent of the Brotherhood of shadows. They travel to the living forest where the two parties were instructed to present their rubies before the sorcerer, as he prepared the soul harvester. “I am ready for your contributions” Said Quan Chi. Nitara offered her ruby. “Exellect Nitara. I need yours as well” Havik hesitated.
Darrius had raised his own concerns for the sorcerer earlier. That the sorcerer would fail and their chance to overthrow Sedio would be nothing but a dream.
“Actually…Darrius and I have been thinking sorcerer-” “Do not renegotiate, Havik” “We need proof that you’ll deliver” “That’s he’s delivered for Nitara’s Vaeternians is all the proof you need” Said Sareena. -They want food. We want vengeance. That is not the same - Darrius corrected. “Yes it is” - No it’s not - “Regardless” Quan chi spoke up “We still need your tribute Havik. Rest assured. The spells they will receive will bring down Orderrealm’s government.” “And when will we have them Quan Chi” “After the attack on earthrealm. Which could be called off if the soul stealer’s efficacy isn’t demonstrated promptly” Havik rolled his eyes. Darrius walks up beside him and takes the ruby from him. Havik was about to protest but Darrius halts him.
-We understand the risk. But be warned. If you fail us, there will be no peace for you. There will be no place for you to run. The great mother Kalista will have her wrath -
“What is he saying?” Asked Quan Chi with annoyance. “He saids; Keep your word or we kill you” Havik answered bluntly.
With that Darrius hands over the ruby. The Soul Harvester devours the souls of the living forest and creates the abomination known as Ermac. Havik was quite pleased with the results. Darrius on the other hand was silently disgusted with the violation of the dead, but viewed it as a necessary evil.
Quan Chi’s plans were interrupted by a group of diverse cast. A few earthrealmers, a demoness, a lizard man and a Tarkat victim. Quan Chi would not fail. The two Geminis confronted the white clothed demoness. “Quan Chi must succeed if we’re to liberate Orderrealm. I’ll not let him fail!” “Killing one realm to free another is a heinous proposition!” She replies with disgust. “One I will not let you fulfil” Havik and Darrius were defeated and with their defeat alongside Quan Chi’s plans as the Soul Harvester was destroyed when the Demon impaled her sword shattering the crystals.
As events transpire, Havik and Darrius regroup at the Ying Fortress and aid Quan Chi with the remaining Soul stealers. However without the rubies they are not as effective as the one in the living forest. The two are ordered by Quan Chi to kill an escape prisoner. A Lin Kuei assassin named Kuai Liang or Scorpion. “You!” Havik shouted, cornering the escapee “You think you could escape us?! You will pay for your little misstep!” The three fight. Despite their experience fighting warriors Kuai Liang was putting up a good fight against the Geminis. Until the two forcefully attempt to dunk his face in molten lava.
Kuai Liang elbows Darrius in the face, knocking him aside. Then he grabs Havik by the back of his head and dunk him into the molten lava. Now if Kuai Liang had done this with Darrius the lava wouldn’t have affected him due to the heat resistant skin. But Havik was not a true Gemini and the lava disfigured his face. Havik screams in intense pain as blood and molten metal blend with lava melts his jaw exposing teeth, flesh, bone and a flat nose.
“I’m not finished with you yet” He growled. “For burning me, you shall burn in the Netherrealm!” Havik and the Lin Kuei assassin battle, ending with Havik’s defeat. The Two Geminis and all other allies that were part of Quan Chi’s coup were forced to retreat as the Deadly Alliance fell apart.
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After Quan Chi had failed them, Havik finds a plan B with the water bending mage named Rain. All Rain wanted in return was refuge. The Geminis welcomed him in. Under Havik’s guidance, Rain created a powerful tsunami which destroyed Seido. Rain was horrified by the destruction that he caused, he rushed over to the drowned city to mourn his loss. Darrius on the other hand was deeply frightened. Of course he wanted revenge against Sedio, but all the Geminis wanted was to dethrone the leadership and take over the city for their own. To ensure a new era where both species could co-exist. But to drown a city filled with lives whether they be innocent or not, would only demonize them further. With this kind of chaos there would be no peace. Havik had taken things too far.
Darrius went over to confront Havik. - What have you done? - “I did exactly as you asked. I've freed this realm from Order’s tyranny. Now watch as you hear the screams of terror as our oppressors that once subjugated us have been defeated.”
- And what have you replaced it with? Death and destruction? - “All for the sake of our brilliant plan, Darrius.” - To commit such atrocities?! - Darrius growled from among his silent words, his claws expressing all the hate.
- There is no peace within Chaos! You have strayed away from the path. You are no beacon of light. You are our destroyer. A bringer of Chaos - “So what if I become Chaos? After all, it is my destiny!” - It was never your destiny to destroy - “But you made me into who I am! Do not deny your involvement in this chaos!” Havik cried out, disheartened at his friend’s disillusionment. “After everything we have done…Everything we have gone through…. How could you turn against me?” He whimpered. - We’re done Havik. You're on your own - Darrius walked away.
Havik clenched his fist. “Then you are of no more use to me” Havik muttered. Before Darrius could react, Havik ran over to him and impaled him through the back with his claws. The sharp weapons pierced through his vital organs causing internal bleeding of fiery blood. Darrius collapsed to the ground, coughing up blood. Havik forces him back on his feet and kicks him in the hips, breaking his own leg exposing a sharp bone to stab Darrius through the chin. Then he pieces his throat with his claws causing more blood to spill, ignoring its boiling touch. Havik then removed his claws leaving Darrius to bleed to death.
“I didn’t want to do this, but you forced my hand! Chaos must thrive. And you ain’t going to stop me!” Havik carried the corpse once his broken leg had been fully healed. “On the bright side I get to avenge you. With your death the Geminis will heed my call. Tomorrow mark the beginning for a new era”