"So this is the new Turbo Mode Dark Titan told me about?" Dredd said as he dodged me attack and countered with a blast of Turbo energy. Growling I managed to dodge and he chuckled. "I have to say its impressive...but you have no control." He added and I rushed him in midair trying to knock him to the pavement. With a grin Dredd raised his hands and now completely out of control I rushed at him without thinking and he ripped the Turbo energy from my body. I cried out and he grabbed me throwing me towards the ground before I could right myself but I didn't even feel the imapct and in seconds I bared my talons, letting out a growl that sounded anything but human.
"Jessie get a grip!" Shock yelled but I either ignored him or just didn't hear before I went after Dredd again and as we collided Max Steel was fighting off Mega Elementor. He wanted to help me and hopefully wake me up but I was so mad I didn't even notice as he ended up slammed into the pavement. Groaning he climbed to his feet and changing to Cannon Mode he charged up his mode as Mega Elementor shot towards him but the Turbo user finished charging. In a split second he smashed into the Megalink with a roar he crashed into the ground, leaving a massive dent in the exact shape of his body. Oblivious I kept attacking Dredd and as he blocked one attack after another he realized I was looking for an opening and for a few seconds he let his guard down.
"Big mistake Dredd! I thought you were smarter than that!" I laughed as I drew back my talons but just as I lunged for his side something hit me and I cried out. From the ground half a dozen Dredd Naughts had shown up and as their blasts hit me I cried out again and again before I let out an enranged yell before I flew towards them and changing to Speed mode I hit the ground running. "I'll teach you to attack J-Shock!" I yelled as I ran in between them causing the Dredd Naughts to accidently fire on each other. When the smoke cleared I grinned stopping for a moment as I looked around now surronded by pieces of robot. Then I rushed after Dredd who was a little surpised that I'd taken out his Dredd Naughts so easily.
"Hmm maybe I'll have to take matters into my own hands. Or...maybe not." He said before I heard a shot being fired and as I spun around something struck me in the back. Furious my Turbo powers caused me to glow purple and when I looked down towards the pavement I saw Jason Naught in his robot form. He was grinning until he saw me staring at him, giving him a death stare, and he cringed lowering his arm as I flew down and hovered in front of him. My hands glowing I moved closer and he stepped back before he could stop himself and I laughed at the expression of barely controlled fear on his face.
"I'd leave if I were you. Just a suggestion." Shock said as he watched Naught quickly nod but before he turned to leave I shot forward and grabbed Naught around the throat. Lifting him off the ground I grinned as I tightened my grip and Naught started to gasp as he found himself unable to breath properly. Still laughing I listened as he tried to speak and as I squeezed his throat tighter I heard Shock call out, begging me to stop. With a sudden change of heart I let go and he hit the ground gasping as he took several deep breaths. "Run...right now. The Ultralink said and as fast as he could managed Naught ran for his life.
"Pathetic." I muttered before I saw Dredd land on the pavement and I grinned. "I guess I'll have to take out Dredd instead. At least he's a challenge. Though not for long when I'm done with him." I added as Dredd charged up a blast of stolen Turbo energy and just as he launched it I stepped to one side and it whizzed past my ear. With a laugh I changed to Talon Mode and as Dredd watched I flexed my talons ignoring him for the moment just to annoy him. Apparently it worked and he attacked me but I already had a plan and I leapt to one side following up with a kick to his side. Before he knew what I had planned I drew back my fist and slammed it into his chin before hitting him with a blast of Turbo energy that picked him up and threw him sevearl feet into a building. Not giving him a chance to recover I picked him up and slammed him into the pavement before slamming my foot then my fist into his chest, chin and back.
"J-Shock stop!" I heard a voice call out but I just kept attacking until Dredd coughed and as I watched he spat bright red blood. "You'll kill him!"
"That's kinda the point. Now shut up and let me finish what I started. Then Copper Canyon won't have to deal with Miles Dredd anymore which, after all, is what everyone wants." I answered and as I charged up a massive amount of purple Turbo energy I heard that same voice and a car skidding to a halt. With my eyes glowing from the build up I turned my head slightly just as Berto hurried over and stood beside me. To the surprise of everyone, including Dredd who actually kept quiet for once, Berto reached over and grabbed my hand intertwining his fingers in mine as he started at me.
"Please J-Shock...don't kill him. You can control this side of yourself. Dredd's a horrible person but even he," Berto said givng Dredd a glare "doesn't deserve death. Please don't become a murderer...Te amo J-Shock." He told me and as I stared into his eyes I started to calm down. Before everyone's eyes the purple Turbo glow began to disappear and as I lowered my hands I sighed.
"I'm...sorry." I whispered and Berto gave my hand a tight squeeze before I turned away from Dredd who watched as I stepped towards Berto. He wanted to attack me while my back was turned but he was also smart enough to realize that now was the best time to leave.
"This isn't over." Dredd growled as he glared at Berto and as we watched he took to the air. Max Steel was all set to go after him when Forge called us and told him to leave him be. Before Mega Elementor could escape however twin Jum Jets showed up and opened fire on him and as he let out a roar of pain and anger Max Steel joined in. Pretty soon they had the Megalink trapped in a glowing green net and I giggled at him as he struggled without success to escape.
"Are you okay, Jessie?" Berto asked as I contiued to stare at the Megalink before I closed my eyes for a few seconds. "Jess?" He whispered before I made my helmet disappear and as he watched I sighed again.
"Not really Berto. I lost control again and...you saw what happened. I'm a fool." I replied and he gave me a smile before he kissed me on the forehead and I blushed though it did bring a smile to my face.
"But you stopped yourself from hurting him and I'm proud of you." Berto said and Shock detached before he hovered beside me.
"I am too. You showed a lot of self control and I'm really proud to call you my partner." Shock said and I fought back tears before Berto pulled me into a hug, sensing I really needed one.
When we arrived back at N-Tek I sat on an empty bed in the Medical Bay while Doctor Conrad examined me and after a few minutes he told me some good news.
"Other than being tired you're perfectly fine. Though I have some bad news. I'm afraid that personality...quirk of yours is pretty much permanent." He explained and my face fell right there and then. "But its not all bad. At least you didn't destroy Dredd." He added and I brightened a little. Giving me a pat on the back and telling me to get some rest Doctor Conrad left and once he was gone I lay back.
"Now I have to control my temper? Well that's just great." I complained and Berto chuckled at the pout on my face. "And what's so funny?"
"At least we know you have some control so quit complaining." Shock answered and I rolled my eyes at my best friend and brother. "Can you talk to her because she never listens to me?" Shock asked Berto who shrugged before he gently took my hand and gave it a squeeze.
"I can but maybe we should let Jessie rest first. Doctor's orders." Berto said and I sighed closing my eyes. "Will you be okay for a few minutes while we report to Forge?" He asked me and with my eyes closed I made a snorting sound. "I'll take that as a yes." He added and as went to leave me in peace I felt him kiss me on the forehead again and that made me smile knowing that my two favorite people believed in me.