Kitana needs to protect the essence of Edenia from Shang Tsung and Shao Kahn. Tsung wants it to be freed from the mines, Kahn wants it to destroy Edenia once and for all. Kitanas friend Kali, is a traitor to her because she did not want to get tortured by Kahn so she only goes with Kitana to spy. Kitana needs Kung Lao to hide the essence away from everyone but it takes Lao time to trust Kitana. Vorpex all the while has been spying on Tsung to report back to Kahn.