(Glances guiltily at the date)

I'm sooooo sorry this took me so long! Very very sorry! Ahh but what can I say... exams...

(Sigh)

But the good news is... I'm updating right now! Yay! AND I'm already started on the next (and probably final) chapter! So you won't have to wait as long! More yay!

Now to thank the good reviewers! Ranma Matsuri, Satu-D-2, hieiashke, SweetPinkDragon, Divinely Ethereal, Jun Kazama-Mishima, princess of choatic and finally Painwish2letout1. On with the story!


Jun could only watch on in horror as Devil finally killed Angel. Her panic had been rising as the situation deteriorated and now she was on the point of passing out. She was alone with Devil. She was about to die. Devil however was looking at her in concern.

"Jun darling, stop that at once. You'll do yourself no good by panicking."

At this Jun let out a hysterical laugh.

"And why do you care, oh mighty one? What happened to the Devil who was eager to kill me?"

"Oh that hasn't changed but the situation has. You see, I can't physically harm you."

"And why is that?"

"Because Kazuya won't let me of course! Really Jun, I don't know how you can resist a man who's so devoted to you."

Jun chose to ignore the last statement.

"Again, how does me doing myself no good affect you?"

"It doesn't affect me apart from Kazuya feeling cranky for upsetting you."

Jun was sure he was lying. There was something going on here and she was in the dark. But there was no point asking Devil. He never said anything unless it were convenient for himself. So she contented herself by glaring at him.

"So what is your great plan then?"

"Who said anything about a plan?"

"You always have a plan."

"True darling, true. Well so far the plan consists of going to Heihachi for a final fight to the death and then we'll improvise from there."

"We'll?"

"Yes, you're coming with us of course! Kazuya always fights harder when there is something worth fighting for. You'll be a lovely little reminder of everything he stands to loose should he fail."

"Yay for me. And when are you planning on doing all of this?"

"Now."

"And how are you going to find Heihachi?"

"I've already found him. He will be expecting us. Now come here."

Devil beckoned to her and Jun shrunk further back. Devil frowned impatiently.

"Don't be silly Jun. Haven't I already said Kazuya won't let me hurt you?"

"I don't care! Don't touch me!"

Devil ignored her and walked up to her cowering form.

"I'll purify you!"

"And what exactly makes you think you can purify me when your dear mother couldn't, foolish girl?"

Devil relished in the agony that crossed Jun's face as she undoubtedly thought back to that fateful day so many years ago...

"Mummy? Mummy? Where are you?"

Jun crashed through the undergrowth as she ran further into the forest after her mother, who had abruptly rushed away, telling Jun to get back to the house. Jun felt a stab of guilt as she disobeyed her mother's orders but continued on her path, through the trees, under the branches, over the stream until she came to a sudden halt.

Jun's mother was knelt over, moaning in agony and covered in blood while a... creature stood above her, his hand in her hair, forcing her to look into the creature's red eyes. It was speaking to her mother, taunting her and then he slapped her causing Jun to cry out in outrage. Then the creature paused. Suddenly it's eyes were on her instead and Jun knew she was in trouble. Her mother also looked up to see why her torture had stopped and she let out a terrified moan when she saw Jun.

"No... Jun run!"

"Mummy...?"

Jun wanted nothing more than to leave but she didn't want to leave her mother behind. Torn between the two she simply stood there. The creature let go of her mother who slumped to the ground and stepped towards her.

"Jun? Why don't you come here Jun? Your mother needs your help."

"Darling... no...don't..."

Devil smirked at her mother's words.

"Darling Jun, help your mother."

"Mum?"

"RUN!"

Jun took one look at her mother's agonised face and ran. Over the stream, under the branches, through the trees before a terrible scream pierced the air and she stopped. She listened for more but nothing came and she knew her mother was gone. A horrible dark sensation filled her and a harsh, raspy voice called to her mockingly through the trees.

"Jun darling... why aren't you running?"

She came back to her senses and sprinted away towards her house aware that the creature that killed her mother was hot on her heels and gaining. She ran and ran and was about to give up when she realised she was no longer being followed. She turned back and saw Devil watching her as if he were pressed up against a pane of glass. He couldn't come any closer.

"You're lucky your mother thought ahead Jun."

He began walking along the barrier, dragging his hand across it.

"This won't hold me forever. I'll find a way out."

Jun ran away, ignoring the creature who yelled at her until she was out of his sight.

Jun barely registered Devil picking up her unresisting form and walking over to the nearest window. Was he going to drop her? No, he spread his wings and flew into the sky. This must mean he was telling the truth, he couldn't hurt her while he shared Kazuya's body. It was small comfort but comfort all the same.

She was freezing but made no complaint. She didn't have the energy or will to have a discussion with Devil. Kazuya however must have noticed her shivering for Devil held her even closer while tutting under his breath.

"Can't have you catching a cold now can I?"

When they finally descended Heihachi was indeed waiting for them, dressed in his gi, the ever present sneer on his face which only increased when he saw Jun.

"Have you come to watch the boy die again?"

Jun ignored him and was lead to a conveniently placed chair which just happened to be in the middle of nowhere. This only increased Jun's suspicions. This was too well planned to be an improvisation.

"Are you ready boy?"

Jun blinked with confusion. Devil had reverted back to Kazuya so quickly she hadn't even noticed. Kazuya looked at her before turning to Heihachi.

"I'm ready."

And it began. Jun watched on only half paying attention as the fight commenced, dwelling on the painful past instead. In any case Kazuya appeared to be winning although it was very close. For some reason he was struggling to lay a good, solid punch on his father. He looked exhausted although they'd hardly even started. He looked... terrible.

Something was wrong.

Kazuya was as white as a piece of paper and sweating profusely. Then with a moan of pain he fell to his knees, grasping at his chest as his scar began to pulse purple. Heihachi watched on looking curious at the phenomina which was curently trying to break out of his son's chest. A blood curling scream tore itself from Kazuya's throat. Jun started towards him.

"Kazuya!"

But Kazuya simply screamed and screamed as Devil forced himself out of Kazuya's body into his own slight, mangled form before standing over Kazuya in much the same way as he had over Jun's mother.

"I told you not to do it Kazuya. Didn't I tell you? Well if you don't want me then I'll leave and you can fight this battle on your own. Don't worry, Jun will be well looked after... I'll make sure of it!"

Jun backed away.

She had to run.

She had to get away.

But her feet weren't cooperating with her mind and she stood uselessly infront of Devil.

"No... Jun..."

Kazuya pulled himself from the ground and began to stumble towards Devil but Heihachi who had remained unusually silent stopped him in his tracks with a well aimed kick in the back.

"Son! I see you are well enough to continue after all! And now we're on an even playing field! Even better."

Devil smirked as Kazuya once again fought with his father and then proceeded to stalk towards Jun who raised her fists.

"Get away from me!"

"Tsk tsk, I don't want to fight you Jun. Infact it's not even you who I'm after..."

Greed shone on Devil's face as he drew nearer to her.

"No... I want him."

"What are you talking about?!"

"I want him Jun... he'd be an excellent new host..."

Jun was stumped. Him? Who on earth was he talking about?!

"What do you mean?! Tell me!"

"I want your son."


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