Chapter 11

Flames dance behind Zero as the building he destroyed burns. Smoke rises into the evening sky. His smile shrinks to a fear-instilling glare.

Zero feet ignite, thrusting him to Jenny. She is caught off guard.

JENNY: Jet boosters?!

Zero punches her in the face, sending her into a light pole. She's dumbfounded by the attack. Quickly she springs back up on her feet, literally.

JENNY: Okay, you want to it this way, you got it!

Jenny draws out her Fists of Fury. She throws one fist at Zero. He repels the blow with his own punch. Jenny cannot fathom how he is doing this.

She melees her fists only to have Zero block every attempted strike. He grabs both fists and kicks Jenny down.

JENNY: This is impossible. How can he be this strong?

Zero lifts her and slams her head into the nearest building. Jenny breaks free from his grip and jets away to put some distance between them.

JENNY: He's too strong to fight at close range. I'll have to use firepower.

Her hand changes to a laser gun. She takes aim and fires. Zero raises his arms in defense. Jenny continues firing making every hit count. Smoke enshrouds Zero as he endures the barrage. Jenny stops firing.

JENNY: Couldn't handle that, huh?

The smoke clears, and there stands Zero, his armor riddled with blast marks.

JENNY: (Confidently) I guess I over estimated you.

Zero smiles as he transforms his Z-buster. He starts to charge it. Jenny did not expect this.

JENNY: Don't think I'm gonna let you get me that easily.

ZERO: Heh, heh...

Jenny lunges at Zero and punches him down. She pummels him into the pavement. Then Zero pulls out his Z-saber, all the while still charging his Z-buster.

He swipes at Jenny, who dodges the swing. She in turn pulls out her Dyna- sword.

She thrusts a jab, which Zero strikes back with his saber. He then kicks Jenny through a store window. The people inside scramble for cover. All fear the outcome of this battle.

Jenny gets up with her Shiva blades ready. A few yards away, Zero is directly in front of her. The blue aura of his Z-buster has now turned red. This is a next level charge. He points it at her. Jenny freezes.

JENNY: (Worried) I can't let these people get hurt.

Zero fires.

The single shot divides into four separate red beams. Each hit their mark. Jenny burst through the other side of the store. She is heavily damaged and unable to get up. Zero steps on her.

JENNY: (Anguish) I can't let you win...I won't let you...

Zero grabs her by the neck and lifts her above him. She looks at him. A large "W" is visible on the triangular piece on his helmet. She does not recall it being there before. She looks into his eyes and all she sees is pain. He grins.

A surge of electricity is released from the hand he is holding her with. She shrieks in agony. Zero drops her now seemingly lifeless body to the ground.

Jenny rises suddenly. She stands facing Zero. Purple electricity flows around her.

She laughs without sanity.

End Chapter 11