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The What If timelines
I really wish MK1 expanded on the what if scenarios and timelines. We know of their existence, but we don't know them intimately like we've seen with Liu Kang's timeline, or even momentarily with Shang Tsung back in mk11.
I really wanna see more Good Shang Tsung, Quan Chi, Kano-Sonya and Janet Cage. Hell, even Ninja Meme Johnny. We never hear most of the other versions speak, we only see glimpses of them or just have them on screen for like a minute.
The fact that there's a version of Johnny that showed up in the final battle dressed as Ninja Mime means that he is literally a ninja mime, and I kinda wanna see a story behind that. Maybe being talkative annoyed everyone so much that it made him feel bad and study the art of silent kung fu or something.
I want to see some Janet Cage in a story mode, I get a vibe from her that she feels more inclined to prove herself. Is she the only genderbent version in her universe or is everyone genderbent? Is she trans? She's an action star, but she didn't want to be the sexualised female heroin or sidekick, so acts cocky and obnoxious to prove that she's more than a sex symbol, her ego as some kind of defence mechanism against the sexism in Hollyweird. But that kind of takes away the point of Janet's character (because she's Johnny).
I would really like to see Shang Tsung interact with good Shang Tsung, see how many versions of himself he can hate. Is good Shang Tsung's Liu Kang evil too?
Why does Shang Tsung have clones of Kitana if he has an evil Kitana working for him? Why would evil titan versions of the heroes help Shang Tsung? Wouldn't it be a hassle to try over throweach other because of greed and stuff?
Why are evil versions to begin with? What is their backstory? Cross-over characters... I have so many questions (genderbent ninjas, character with another's aesthetic for example: Lizard Queen).
We have evil versions of the characters, but no evil Johnny (except John Khaner). Missed opportunity to have an evil Johnny, could've made it a Jill Roberts situation where there's a timeline of evil Johnny that only cares about the fame because of some deep rooted issue. In fact, I've already mentioned John Kahner, I want to know how he became Kahn.
Back to the Mileena clones of Titan Shang Tsung, re-watching the fight I saw that they were all colour coded (red, blue, yellow, pink), so they have a rank or Shang Tsung cares about differenciating them so that they're not so much mindless killers that just do his bidding. Do they have other names? Do they all secretly want Shang Tsung's approval? Do they conspire against one another? Is he their father figure now that Shao Kahn isn't in the picture? Do they have a sister bond with each other? Is Kitana their mean older sister?
Now that our timeline has Mileena and Kitana as actual sisters, is there a timeline where Mileena and Skarlet are sisters? A timeline where Shao Kahn is a good, loving father and husband? I have so many questions.
Mileena Zoldyck
[Warning: This is a long post]
I just want to rant about this story I came up with when I was 15-16 where instead of being killed by D'Vorah, Mileena is banished to a different realm, which is the Hunter realm (HxH). She joins Gon and Killua on their adventure, and becomes fiance to Illumi all the while trying to make Meteor City become a kingdom by trying to gain rulership of it. I'm actually half lying because I don't want to acknowledge the weirdness of the original plot. I also wrote this before the whole "Sindel was evil this whole time" thing, so she's still under Quan Chi's spell somehow because I actually like good Sindel. Also came up with it before Mileena was added to the game so I pictured the mkx version when coming up with ideas.
The whole making a kingdom out of Meteor city thing is because I figured Mileena would be drawn to it, she won't give up being queen that easily and if she's stuck in this realm she might as well make due with what she can. The whole concept of Meteor City is that it's a place that is not only not recognised in the map, but it is a country that is a junkyard filled with, outcasts and inhabitants that have no record of existing. Any trash could be abandoned there including people (children). Only few people know of Meteor City's existence which has played an advantage for the mafia to hire the inhabitants as assassins and hitmen. The inhabitants also have a strong bond with each other. If I did not explain well then please check the wiki page for better information. Mileena herself is an outcast and was an assassin, and growing up in Outworld, a place that isn't very friendly, Meteor City would probably be like a walk in the park.
"We'll accept anything you leave here, but don't ever take anything away from us." - Meteor City's motto.
The goal isn't to take anything away from Meteor City, but to reform it. Change it, using the bond that the inhabitants have for each other and the large population against them. According to the wiki it is ruled by an assembly of elders so I'm not sure how easy it would be for her to take over. I'm not sure if she will rule fairly either, considering she is spoken poorly of when her being a Kahn is brought up. She wasn't massacring tribes like Kotal, so I'm not sure.
When I came up with this idea it was right when mk11 came out. It was another one of those things where I come up with loads of ideas but end up not writing anything. I was super annoyed that Mileena wasn't in the game and read a Naruto x Mortal Kombat fanfic where Mileena is the mother of Hinata, and figured "why don't I make my own version but with HxH". To be honest, mk11 Mileena just feels like a continuation of mk9's Mileena, not mkx. Mkx seemed more mature and adapted out of being a server and to a position of leadership (to some extent).
Nen type: Specialist
Nen abilities
Shadows - The ability to make clones of herself (This ability has set backs as the clones are more of an illusion and cannot make physical contact with objects. If they appear to a non nen user then they appear blurred)
Midnight Pretenders - The ability to make her face look more human and less Tarkatan (ability lasts for no more that 2 hours and cannot be used at the same time as another ability)
Queen - Armour that enhances her abilities and protects her from attacks, and even gives her a pair of sais (armour looks more Edenian than Outworld) The outfit was made by playing a dress up game.
Made up intros
Killua: You're getting married to Illumi?
Mileena: The agreement was that your family will let you be free to make your own choices.
Killua: You should know that it won't be that easy.
Illumi: Your father does not approve of me.
Mileena: Your mother doesn't approve of me.
Illumi: If you stop insulting her then perhaps she will grow fond of you.
Kikyo: You belong in Kukurou mountain with us.
Mileena: Don't you hail from Meteor City yourself?
Kikyo: It was in our family's best interest.
Silva: You are the perfect wife for Illumi.
Mileena: Only because Killua does not want to be heir.
Silva: Killua will change his mind.
Zeno: Shang Tsung warned me you are a clone.
Mileena: Here to tell me I'm a perversion of nature, grandfather?
Zeno: I'm here to test you, as Illumi's fiance.
Mileena: How are things between you and Ging?
Gon: Things have been fun, Mily-san.
Mileena: For his sake, it better.
Kurapika: Is it true that you're going to marry Illumi?
Mileena: I saw an opportunity and stepped in. Forgive me.
Kurapika: Just remember, Killua is our friend.
Mileena: A zodiac, eh? May prosperity continue.
Leorio: Stop, you're making me blush.
Mileena: How do you do it, Leorio?
Mileena: Meteor City is home to many assassins.
Frost: Are you saying I must take it from you?
Mileena: I want your help rebuilding and protecting it.
Mileena: Meteor City welcomes you.
Kabal: I'm not an outcast, Mileena.
Mileena: The entire Black Dragon are outcasts.
Mileena: So all of that, and Tanya is dead?
Kano: You want someone to blame, look in the mirror.
Mileena: It was your job to kill Kotal.
Mileena: When I gained the throne you abandoned it.
Erron Black: Aw, are you upset, Princess?
Mileena: At everyone who has betrayed me, yes.
Raiden: Your actions cost lives, Mileena.
Mileena: It is not my fault you involved yourselves in my affairs.
Raiden: You disguise your conquest as charity.
Sub Zero: You've learned better self control.
Mileena: Tarkatan blood makes me the perfect savage.
Sub Zero: Savage enough to join the Zoldycks?
Scorpion: A wasteland is now your home.
Mileena: Still on Quan Chi's leash?
Scorpion: I wasn't trying to insult you, Mileena.
Jade: Kotal being Kahn must still burn you.
Mileena: I am Outworld's true ruler!
Jade: Save your slobber, dog.
Liu Kang: You are more like Shao Kahn than Kitana.
Mileena: In all the ways that matter, I am.
Liu Kang: You shouldn't be flattered, Mileena.
Kung Lao: Illumi chooses wives poorly.
Mileena: Shut up and die, shaolin.
Kung Lao: Touched a nerve, have I?
Mileena: The inhabitants of Meteor City are off limits.
Baraka: There must be a flesh trade if we are to be allied.
Mileena: Oh Baraka, not even I would feed off of them. The mafia on the other hand.
Mileena: Meteor City does not have any riches.
Kollector: It's riches are through you, Princess.
Mileena: My father has no claim to it, Kollector.
Mileena: Your flesh looks tempting.
Johnny: Yeah, everyone wants a piece of me.
Mileena: Too bad. I'm getting married.
Mileena: Face the might of Meteor City.
Cassie: You haven't changed a single bit.
Mileena: I do not intent to.
Sonya: Kronika's trying to screw you over, Mileena.
Mileena: No one here deserves my obedience.
Sonya: Seriously not liking this idea.
Jax: We have Shang Tsung to thank for you?
Mileena: Your opinion does not matter.
Jax: I only state facts.
Jacqui: Your mother in law is quite the nightmare.
Mileena: Can you relate, Jacqueline Briggs?
Jacqui: With me and Takeda? Dad won't give us a break.
Ermac: When Kotal sent you to a far away realm I didn't picture this.
Mileena: You are not welcome to the hunters realm.
Ermac: I do not wish to go there.
Reptile: You run in circles, Mileena.
Mileena: In what way, treacherous snake?
Reptile: By taking hold of a kingdom that is not yours to take.
Noob Saibot: Kronika promises you a kingdom.
Mileena: Meteor City needs me.
Noob Saibot: Outworld snickers at your weakness.
D'Vorah: Kotal Kahn should have killed you.
Mileena: An action that will make you incredibly pleased.
D'Vorah: As it would, you disgusting clone.
Cetrion: You took advantage of the Chimera ant invasion.
Mileena: I should always take advantage of something.
Cetrion: There's no virtue in taking cities.
Geras: Tarkatans have a history of servitude.
Mileena: That will not stop me from ruling my kingdom.
Geras: Your kingdom? Meteor City is a breeding ground for low borns.
Kotal: You belong with Baraka, Mileena.
Mileena: I belong in Meteor City, usurper.
Kotal: Your blood is Tarkatan, not that of realm.
Mileena: Leave Alluka out of this.
Kotal: She holds power you cannot be trusted with.
Mileena: She is not to be touched by anyone.
Skarlet: Meteor City is an ugly home.
Mileena: The people there are just like us.
Skarlet: Define your meaning of us, Mileena.
Kitana: Make no mistake, you are a monster.
Mileena: Yet, I am still alive.
Kitana: Under whose authority?
Sindel: You claim to not love Illumi, yet you see yourself in him.
Mileena: I did not wish to control my sister.
Sindel: Then why have you agreed to start a family with him?
Nightwolf: Meteor City wasn't yours to take.
Mileena: It is my duty to turn it into a better place.
Nightwolf: But are you the queen it needs?
Fujin: You're a clone, Shao Kahn is not your father.
Mileena: It matters not. I am Mileena Zoldyck now.
Fujin: My heart overflows with pity for you.
Rain: What is this Phantom Troupe?
Mileena: Unlike you, they are not treacherous to Meteor City.
Rain: They will serve me if they know what's best for them.
Mileena: You are not touching a hair on Kalluto's head.
Rain: Replaced Kitana already?
Mileena: Kalluto is family.
Sheeva: It's not enough to stay my hand.
Mileena: You don't want to be allied with Meteor City?
Sheeva: In the end you betrayed Goro.
Shang Tsung: An invisible hand must guide Outworld.
Mileena: I have no place in Outwold, I will be ruling Meteor City.
Shang Tsung: Nevertheless, I will be the power behind the throne.
Shao Kahn: Come back to your family.
Mileena: I have failed you, father.
Shao Kahn: Even so, our family is not complete.
Zoldyck Bonus
Illumi: Oh, you're Mileena's mother.
Sindel: You better treat her well, assassin.
Illumi: Every Zoldyck must honour their partner.
Kitana: What do you see in Mileena?
Illumi: She understands the Zoldycks traditions as assassins.
Kitana: Only someone like you would wed themselves to someone like her.
Illumi: Your abilities are very impressive.
Skarlet: You are heavily impressed?
Illumi: Hisoka is going to like you a lot.
Liu Kang: Your wickedness makes me sick to my stomach.
Illumi: I'm glad my blood lust warns you.
Liu Kang: It is not something to be proud of.
Illumi: You created my fiance.
Shang Tsung: I am certain she will function as any other woman.
Illumi: If not... you will splice our DNA.
Shang Tsung: Let me see those needles of yours.
Illumi: Nen cannot simply be stolen.
Shang Tsung: Your friend Chrollo says otherwise.
Shao Kahn: What are your intentions with my daughter?
Illumi: She will give birth to many future Zoldycks.
Shao Kahn: If this is true you will die.
Illumi: I do not have advice to give you, Bi Han.
Noob Saibot: We have much in common, Illumi.
Illumi: Your interest in Skarlet is between the two of you.
Shao Kahn: Aid me against Kronika.
Silva: You are going to con me.
Shao Kahn: Where did you get that idea?
Sindel: I heard Mileena's been giving you quite the run around.
Kikyo: How could you have raised such a vile girl?
Sindel: Careful how you speak.
Gon: You're one of Mileena's big sisters, I'm guessing.
Skarlet: What gave it away?
Gon: I know those hungry eyes from anywhere.
Gon: You don't deserve to be Mileena's older sister.
Kitana: That clone is not fit to live.
Gon: You're worse than Illumi.
Kitana: You and Mileena are friends?
Killua: We don't get along, but Gon likes her.
Kitana: Children are very naive.
Zeno: Mileena is much like Kikyo.
Shang Tsung: Is that a problem?
Zeno: So long as Mileena gets on her nerves, no.
Zeno: You cannot embrace being old?
Shang Tsung: I prefer more bearable appearances.
Zeno: Then you haven't embraced dying.
Mileena: Thoughts and Opinions
These are my thoughts and opinions on Mortal Kombat that a bunch of people probably won't care about, but I thought I should post them here. Now I will be using past games as reference, even though every character's interpretation/counterpart is different, they still play part to the canon storyline.
[Warning: This post is very long. Revealing cosplay.]
I always saw Mileena as eccentric rather than crazy. The eating people thing? She's not human and is a fang faced creature, we are not to be surprised.
Appearance: Now before Mkx the female characters were sexualized for marketing purposes, but a lot of the fandom recognises Mileena to be the go to when it comes to sexualization. Even when Mkx took the designs more seriously Mileena still has that flare of... marketing. In mk11 that goes out of the window. Now mind you, I like the costumes and skins for Mileena in this game, I'm a sucker for kimonos, and that kimono still has a titty window and comes off as more revealing than Kitana's. Even when you put Mileena next to Kitana, knowing what she looks like without the mask, she's still seen as the 'hotter one' out of the two.
I think it's just the fact they babied her. And when I say they babied her I don't just mean her childish attitude that is significantly different to mk9, I'm talking about her face model. In another post I headcanoned that Kitana is 17-19 in human years because I genuinely believe she looks like she's around that age. In the previous games Kitana and Mileena both look like they are in their mid to late 20's which is how they were able to get sexualized.
Because of the redesigns I think it retconned the interactions that took place between the characters.
Ships
I find it bizarre that most of the male roster roasts the hell out of her, yet have an undertone of flirting based on interactions I've seen. Now, that's probably me being delusional and pulling at strings just to make a ship happen, but it's there.
Mileena + Kung Lao (If I'm feeling bold), Liu Kang (If I'm feeling bolder), Kuai Liang, Hanzo (childhood ship), Takeda ("You can look but you can't touch"), Stryker (watched Sonic XD's mk9 sucks video), Erron Black (I mean he did date Nitara and Skarlet), Bi Han/Noob Saibot
Out of all these ships I've listed I feel the most strongly about shipping her with Bi Han. It's mainly because of a post I saw, which was based on a meme.
Kitana: Am I ugly?
Liu Kang: No.
Mileena: Am I ugly
Bi Han/Noob Saibot: Yes.
Mileena and Bi Han are dating in this meme, btw. I think it was built on the fact that Bi Han can see her for the tarkatan she is but it doesn't disturb him. I don't think he goes out of his way to mock her, either, he's merely analytical of her. Following one of my headcanons, he takes things literal, meaning he has no intentions of harming her emotionally.
Yes, I ship him and Sereena, but I like to try new things.
"We have met before." - Mileena
"In the Netherrealm, where I consumed your soul." - Bi Han/Noob Saibot
That wasn't supposed to sound sweet, but it did. To me. There's also this video.
They both have sibling problems and were killed unfairly. Mileena's crown was snatched from her while Bi Han was made a slave alongside Scorpion. You know, the guy that killed him. They fought Kabal together.
Oh, and they can both teleport :).
It could be argued that Noob has a better chance with Skarlet since she reminds him of Sereena, but I like her interactions with Sub Zero.
I'm starting to think I should write a yandere Liu Kang/Kung Lao x Mileena (one sided), I mean Kung Lao wanted Kitana too so he could see Mileena as some kind of replacement.
Family:
I think Shao Kahn does feel some kind of fatherly attachment to her, although I headcanon that he's a narcissistic father. In Mk11 story mode he was ready to kill D'Vorah the second he found out she killed Mileena. Protective dad. I think some of it comes from the father-daughter bond he has with Kitana. While Shao Kahn did say that he kept her around just to appease Sindel, he had no need to do that after her death, so he technically adopted Kitana just because he could. And then teenage rebellion kicked in and he had her replaced by Mileena.
"Where's this boldness been hiding, Kitana? Had you shown it before, I'd have no need for Mileena." I think Shao Kahn did care for Kitana but not in a way that his mind can fully address. But he prefers Mileena, as she's the version of Kitana that won't betray him. Even though Mileena was created as a replacement he still recognised her as an heir, and his daughter.
I also think Shao Kahn can't produce children... I mean I still see Skarlet as his adopted child. Dude's straight up just picking up daughters.
Shao Kahn being a dad:
"Raiden chooses champions poorly." - Shao Kahn
"This from the man who chose Mileena?" - Liu Kang
"Do not mock my daughter!" - Shao Kahn
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"Those who betray me suffer, Black." - Shao Kahn
"Our contract died when you did." - Erron Black
"You should've served Mileena." - Shao Kahn
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"You'll pay for Mileena, D'Vorah." - Shao Kahn
"This one did Outworld a service." - D'Vorah
"And so shall I." - Shao Kahn
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"With Sindel's return our family is complete." - Shao Kahn to Mileena
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"Daughter, you have returned." - Shao Kahn
"To reclaim my place at your side from Skarlet." - Mileena
"First prove yourself her better." - Shao Kahn
Yeah, he's a narcissistic parent.
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"You didn't teach me blood magic." - Mileena
"Sorcery is Skarlet's gift, not yours." - Shao Kahn
"You'd never know, you never gave me a chance." - Mileena
That sounds like sibling jealousy, Skarlet was certainly adopted.
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"Back from the dead, I see." - Rain
"You must answer for scheming against Mileena." - Shao Kahn
"Your daughter got exactly what she deserved." - Rain
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Bonus: Kitana
Kitana is just so out of pocket. Now to be fair, she reacted in a way that is understandable. If I found out someone cloned me and I was face to face with that clone I would freak out too. But it's what happens afterwards. Kitana claimed that Mileena attacked her when it was the other way around.
Now if we follow the events of mk9 and not the events that came before it, Kitana never got to even know Mileena, so that comment was uncalled for. Not only that, but Mileena was welcoming towards Kitana upon first meeting her. While she was created to replace Kitana, that was not her priority when she woke up and saw Kitana for the first time. It's very clear that Kitana has absorbed Shao Kahn's narcissistic habits.
Now with some interactions:
"You're more my sister than Mileena." - Kitana
"So why must we fight again?" - Jade
"Where there are siblings there is rivalry." - Kitana
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"I don't suppose you have a sister." - Kung Lao
"There is only Mileena." - Kitana
"Thank you. I'll pass." - Kung Lao
I think Kitana actually carries pride over being the pretty one. I also think she took pleasure in making Kung Lao uncomfortable.
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"You will be queen of the damned." - Noob Saibot
"That honour is Mileena's" - Kitana
Out of pocket, no one said Mileena's name yet Kitana brought her up just to insult her.
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Skarlet and Mileena should've had a bond of some kind that wasn't antagonistic. I already wrote a post about this some years ago on my old Tumblr account, but I deleted it so I have to start over with this post. In Skarlet's original story (before the retcon) she was created in the flesh pits and even appears a few times during the mk9 story mode, so by that alone Mileena and Skarlet have a connection.
In the retcon Shao Kahn is the one to teach Skarlet blood magic, but I always saw sorcery as Shang Tsung's speciality since Shao Kahn has his kingly duties to fulfil so I think it would be much more fitting if Shang Tsung taught her under Shao Kahn's orders, that way her and Shang Tsung have a bond of their own being teacher and student to compliment the fact that he created her back in mk9.
Now, Kitana has Jade so it was an opportunity to have an evil doppelganger situation with Mileena and Skarlet. They both like gore, they both hate Kitana because Kitana was mean to them, and they both don't like Jade. They both also have a thing for Sub Zero, which means they have similar tastes. They should get along. And for them to not get along I think it should've been the normal sibling dynamic where they would easily get into fights and do little things that annoy the other, but deep down are fond of each other. Something that counters Kitana and Jade's you're like a sister to me that you don't see real siblings experience.
If we're gonna follow the fact that they should get along, then Skarlet could've been the cool older sister. She had a boyfriend (Erron), she is good at what she does, and she's just as feral as Mileena but is more laid back. I can picture her helping Mileena with her makeup and her training. The sister that Kitana never was and refuses to be. On Skarlet's part it could be a thing where she remembered how it felt for Kitana to belittle her and for Jade to shun her for not being Edenian, and decides that she refuses to be the same to Mileena.
I have said a bunch of times that Shao Kahn sort of adopted Skarlet or sees her as a child of his. He took her away from the streets because she showed fire, and that's how a lot of adoptions go from what I heard, there's something about the kid that sparks something in that parent. But I think because Skarlet doesn't have royal blood and is a street urchin is what doesn't make her worthy of the title of daughter in Shao Kahn's eyes even if the bond is potentially there.
As much as I would love them to get along, Skarlet is jealous of Mileena. The fact that a clone was able to be given the title 'daughter' in a blink of an eye in comparison to Skarlet who had been serving him for more than centuries. "Shao Kahn needs no more Kitana clones!" is her way of saying that she wants to be recognised, loved and appreciated. "A pity you will never be his daughter." from Shang Tsung wasn't just any statement, he can see that this street urchin orphan who will not be mourned wants a parental figure in her life, and that unfortunately became Shao Kahn. There could've been the potential that it would be Shang Tsung, but we all know what he's like, he would see her as nothing more than a student who wants something more.
Skarlet lusts for power, and I theorise it is because she's trying to fill a hole, which is common in people who lack certain things in their life such as emotional stability and parental support. Having power will give her that sense of control over her life, supposedly.
Following my headcanon that Skarlet desiring Skao Kahn is a sign of her insanity, her need for security, appreciation and love has been perverted by the very thing that gives her power. Poor Skarlet.
Mortal Kombat Headcanons
Frost
Frost is going through a teenage rebellion of some kind. Yes, she's a bit old for one, but hey every person in their early 20's has a right to be immature. She feels a bit confused, dismissed and disrespected.
Kuai Liang was always her father figure, so Frost internalised and took the Shirai Ryu rivalry very seriously. So when Kuai Liang started making peace with Hanzo she didn't take it very well.
Frost has a wrapped sense of justice and logic thanks to her childhood, considering she killed her own mother. Before becoming a part of the Lin Kuei she lived in a bad environment. (If her mother is truly like Sindel we can only imagine and guess what that was like).
Rain flirts with her all the time, and he is genuinely interested in her. (Can we get her a boyfriend?)
Her acting out is her way of getting everyone's attention, and she believes it's a great way of proving herself.
Mileena
Mileena is desperate for a relationship with Kitana, so she's willing to be an antagonist so long as it means having her attention, but there's still resentment. Even with that resentment Mileena is somewhat caring and protective of her, judging on how she doesn't want Kitana and Liu Kang to marry.
She wants love, and lots of it. She thinks that by having the throne she will be given that love, since Shao Kahn was given it.
Mileena and Frost can become friends.
If things were different, her and Skarlet would get along well.
(Skarlet should've been the Jade to Mileena's Kitana. Why Netherrealm Studios? Why?)
Skarlet
Even though it was Shao Kahn that introduced her to bloodmagic, it was Shang Tsung that taught her how to cope with it. (Since he created her in the flesh pits before her backstory was retconned)
Skarlet experienced racism and classism during her early stay with Shao Kahn, and she longed for Kitana and Jade's respect. Due to their shunning she holds a harsh bitterness towards them.
Based on Rain's intro she is partially Edenian, but is mostly Outworld-ian.
Mileena and Skarlet would never admit it, but they both have a bit of a sibling bond with each other. But it's one of actual rivalry thanks to their narcissistic parental figures. Her infatuation with Shao Kahn is a sign that bloodmagic is slowly and surely leading to her insanity, before she did not view him in that way.
Erron Black is the only person she's had a relationship with. Ever since Erron she hasn't been in a relationship due to the fear of being hurt again, but she has been getting a certain Shaolin's eye on her. (I think Kung Lao was genuinely flattered when he said "We hardly know each other.")
Shang Tsung
He does feel some kind of care for Mileena, but in the end she is like a dish to be proud of and served instead of growing a bond with.
He gets a bit prideful from her accomplishments, though.
"Mileena would never do that thereafter. Mileena did you do that thereafter?"
When Skarlet was much younger she used to follow him around just to see how well he would perform magic in order to improve her own skill.
Noob Saibot
Noob/Bi Han takes a lot of things people say literally. Because of this he is the least antagonistic towards Johnny Cage.
His soul is enslaved so a lot of what he does is not the actual Bi Han, but he is sometimes able to break out of it to deliver a few lines.
He has mistakenly gotten into a few debates with Shang Tsung about the use of dark magic vs soul magic.
Kitana and Jade
Very classist and a bit racist, on Jade's part.
Were mean to Skarlet during their upbringing and intentionally isolated themselves from her.
As much as Kitana doesn't want to admit it, she is much like Shao Kahn.
Kitana is 17-19 in human years. Jade is 21-23.
(I like Kitana and Jade but there's things about them that I don't like)