Dirty Little Secret

Really it was stupid that at over 200 years old Erron was still sneaking out his dates around like he was a teenager, but it seemed for the best. He didn't know what it would do for either of their reputations, and would likely paint targets on each others backs when it came to their enemies. Not that Erron didn't think either himself or Sub Zero could deal with them, it would just make life easier to not have to.

And so they'd agreed to be each other's dirty little secret.

Even if it did mean sacrificing their shared dignity when it came to trying to get out without anyone seeing them.

They were scurrying down the halls of Outworld palace now, Erron trying to take the fastest but lesser used route to the exit. He came to a halt when he heard two voices walking towards them. Kuai stopped beside him, eyes widening, while Erron so very desperately tired to come up with a plan before whoever they were came around the corner.

There was a door not to far from them, and Erron made the split second decision that this was his best option.

“Door,” he exclaimed, grabbing Kuai's arm and dragging him over. Before Kuai could even stutter out an objection, Erron had swung the door open and practically threw the other man inside before slamming the door shut.

He lent against it, watching as two of the palace's maids walked by. He grabbed his hat and tilted it slightly. “Mornin' ladies,” he added as casually as he possibly could. The maids giggled slightly as they went past, and waved at him.

It took a few minutes for them to leave to the other side of the corridor, and when they did, he let out a breathe of relief. Turning back to the door to retrieve his cryomancer, he opened the door and-

There was Kotal Kahn standing on the other side with his arms crossed and an unimpressed look on his face.

“Uh... Hi... Boss...” Oh no. This is bad. “What... Uh, what are you doing in here?”

“I think it is perfectly reasonable for me to be inside my bed chambers, Erron,” He replied.

Erron paused. Oh... Shit. He peered around the room, confirming that yes, this was indeed the Kahn's personal bed chambers. How the hell did I forget it was here?

“And I was enjoy a quiet moment to myself when suddenly my door is torn open and I find the Grandmaster of the Lin Kuei being thrown inside.” Erron winced, and he could see Kuai's head poke out from around the side of Kotal, looking at Erron with an expression that screamed “You are a fucking idiot”.

“Yes well you see, there is a perfectly good explanation for that,” Erron tried to reason.

“And that would be?” Kotal questioned tilting his head.

Erron paused, trying to think of some reason for Sub Zero to be here. He made eye contact with Kuai again who was seemingly trying to plead with Erron to come up with something, anything, that would explain his presence here in Outworld.

“Well, that would be...” Erron stalled still trying to think but for some reason his brain was just not co-operating with the rest of him. “You see he... We... I was...” He hung his head in shame and defeat. “I lied I ain't got an explanation for this.”

Kotal rolled his eyes, before looking over his shoulder to Kuai Liang, who seemed alarmed to suddenly be the one in the spotlight. “Would you care to try and offer an explanation Grandmaster?”

Kuai's mouth fell open slightly, before he coughed and gulped, running his fingers through his hair. “Well, You see Emperor I am on... a mission of diplomacy.”

“I see,” Kotal commented, moving slightly so Kuai could slip from behind him to stand by the side instead. “And this mission of diplomacy happens to involve Erron sneaking you in and out of the palace.”

“Yes. Exactly.” Kuai glanced over at Erron, clearly not buying his own bullshit. Erron couldn't think of anything to say to help.

“This mission wouldn't happen to also involve him bedding you would it?”

And that question practically punched Erron in the face. He looked over to Kuai who was clearly just as surprised that not only had Kotal figured it out, but had the balls to just outright question it.

“How... Did you figure that out?” Erron asked, ignoring the small squeak that came from Kuai, clearly distressed that all but confirmed the truth. Kotal's head snapped over to him.

“I am not a fool, Erron, I can see exactly what is happening here.” Erron couldn't help the grimace on his face as Kotal looked between them. “Incidentally I should inform you that the walls of the palace are particularly thin, and one of you is extremely loud.”

The fact Kuai's face went bright red at this statement definitely revealed to Kotal he was the culprit behind that particular complaint. If Erron didn't know the emperor better, he could have sworn he saw a small smirk on his face at this.

“No more sneaking in and out of the palace,” Kotal finally said firmly, turning his attention towards Kuai Liang, who at this point looked like he just wanted the world to swallow him whole. “This mission of yours grandmaster, has my full support. I will let the guard's know you are free to come and go from the palace as you please.”

And for the second time in as many minutes, he felt like his employer had socked in him the jaw. Kuai seemed just as taken aback by this, but seemed to relax just as quickly, the only evidence that he had ever been flustered was the blush still lacing his features.

“Thank you, Your Majesty,” Kuai replied respectfully, placing his fist over his heart and bowing respectfully. “And my apologies for any inconveniences that my presence has caused.”

Kotal actually smiled at that, and gestured for Kuai to leave the room. As Kuai turned to start walking towards Erron and the door. “Oh, and Grandmaster?” Kotal added just before Kuai had managed to leave, causing Kuai to look over his shoulder. “I do hope my mercenary here usually treats you better than he did when he threw you about just now.”

“He is... Ah... Quite the gentleman under normal circumstances,” Kuai replied with a nod.

“I am glad to hear that,” Kotal commented, turning to walk back over to his desk on the other side of the room. “If he ever should not be, you have my blessing to freeze him where he stands.”

“Your blessing is noted,” Kuai spoke with a slight keen to his voice, clearly trying not to laugh.

But finally they had managed to escape Kotal's chambers, closing the door behind them, and it took mere seconds for Kuai's posture to slump, his head to fall into his hands and for him to give a very loud groan.

“I have never wanted a stray bolt of Raiden's lightening to strike me down more than I do right now,” Kuai grumbled into his palms, while his fingers lightly rubbed circles into his temples.

“Well, look at the bright side,” Erron offer, lightly patting Kuai's back. “Least we don't have to sneak around anymore.”

“I guess there is a silver lining.” Kuai returned to standing straight, one hand landing now on his hip while the other rubbed the back of his head. “I suppose I should speak with my students and offer you the same courtesy.”

Erron smiled at that. As much as he liked the challenge of getting in and out of the Lin Kuei's temple without being spotted, the last time he was there he'd had to awkwardly climb out of the window and rock climb his way down the mountain. He had to admit not having to do shit like that would be rather nice.

“Erron?” Kuai suddenly asked, tilting his head. “Does this make us officially a couple?”

Erron raised and eyebrow and smirked, “I'd say so, darlin'.” He couldn't help but let his hand roam a little lower, grabbing a little at Kuai's ass. “If y'think you can keep up with me, that is.”

“Bring it on, cowboy...”

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