Broken Mirror

Styx was in the back, glaring at the three in front of him. He never really wanted to go after the other Jess, not without wearing his face first. He did his best to stay as far away from the three as he could without arousing suspicion. Styx was waiting for a chance to slip away when he found the chance and when they weren't even paying attention to him. He feared a lot of scenarios, especially the worst case one. That one being the Will Tarin of his universe seeing him directly.

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"Cetea, wait up." Will yelled as he followed the blue skinned woman. She had ran ahead after they arrived at The World That Never Was in search of the evil, alternate catgirl and Cetea's friend. He managed to catch up to her after walking out of the alley. "She may try to impersonate my girlfriend so let me talk first. If she attacks me, then shoot! It's the one that has your friend."

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"Oh trust me pfeffa, what you're going to do to her will be nothing compare to what I'm going to do!" Kynthia growled, baring some teeth as clenched her hands. She still didn't like the idea of working with the cat girl, but she knew that it would only be for the best. Plus Greg was always on her about getting along with felines.

The demigoddess grunted as Greg grabbed her by her waist and flew the two of them through the world. It reminded her of the old days...which gave her a wave of nostalgia and some dread. Though she quickly pushed both feelings away. She knew that Greg was just worried about her and didn't want her to be taken away again. Kynthia didn't want to be either, though it was more for her boyfriend's sake than her own.

"Don't worry Greg, Azumi's fine, she's a strong woman," Kynthia lied and then just stopped talking. What was the point in saying that? Everyone knew that it was a lie. The demigoddess looked down and saw a bit of the blue alien and Will. She was happy to see them. At least this meant that they weren't alone.

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"Zumi" simply gasped in pain, horrified by the repeated near-deaths, tears now able to flow freely. This was different from being shot. This wasn't quick, wasn't a short lapse into unconsciousness until a hospital corpsman could get to her. This was repetitive near-deaths. Over and over again. Torture. She had been trained to withstand it to some degree, but this much was too much for even some of the most hardened, especially after what she had been through so recently in Fairport. Still, she spoke at last, looking up in fear and a need for encouragement from the woman who claimed her as a "pet".

"Please..." she gasped out. "Please, I... I'm trying... Please don't touch her.... please.... please, I'm begging you... make me..."

She didn't have many requests, but hoped that would be enough. Still, if she was going to do anything of the sort, she had to have something to restore her brain functions to some degree.

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Greg, however, did not forget about Styx. He did look back to make sure he was following, though avoiding buildings more narrowly in the process. He understood Kynthia's hesitance with his grasp, but fear overrode him after this, so he didn't bring attention to it. He did answer her, though. "... I... I don't know. Even the strongest soldier, coupled with torture and four months there, would break."

He did have an idea as he slowed slightly, noticing the others. He nodded solemnly to Cetea and their Will, speaking to them first. "We need your help. Come on. And Will, there's another version of you who's evil who's following us." He pointed back the right way with a leg. "Deal with him later, he knows what we're dealing with, and I need to save my friend." Only then did he mention his plan. "Jess, I know that your magic is some kind of light and fire. I don't know what type. What I do know is she has dark water of some sort. Maybe you can cancel her magic out, so we can take her on with just her sword. That seems like the best way to help. And no matter what, nobody hurt Azumi. She's not in her right mind, but she's still a good woman, and..." He took a breath. "And it's my fault she's in this position." With that, he sped up again. "Someone keep an eye on the other Will!" he shouted back. They would be at the right location within moments.

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"Oh Zumi, I really don't care what you have to say, what you offer. I will get whatever I want, no matter what you try to do." M. Jess said as she held Azumi's chin and forced the soldier to look her in the eyes. "I am going to go after Kynnie so be a dear and just be quiet as I get what I want."

"Hey bitch!"

M. Jess scowled as she turned to look. And standing across the street was Jessica, glaring a hole into her. M. Jess grinned at the sight of her other self. "Oh finally. I was wondering when I could meet me. I got to say I look good. Too bad I am going to kill you and be the only Jessica Mireu of this universe." M. Jess, said a bit unchalantly.

"Okay just shut up and let me kick your ass." Jess said simply as lightning appeared around her hands, ready to be used against the mirror cat girl.