I stood there in front of them, arms relaxed, and yet my body was tense. Every fiber of my being was screaming for a fight. I growled at her, Alice, challenging her to a duel. I flexed my hands as the fighting sequence came into play. She didn't want to fight me, but when that bastard put a bullet through that wheel chair bound man, that little girl's father, she agreed. Alice, please… Please don't get hurt. I remember thinking as we stepped into the open.

I didn't want to fight her either. But I couldn't stop. Please don't hurt her. I prayed to myself. I was using all of my will-power to pull the Nemesis back. He was the one in control. He was a part of me, and yet had nothing to do with me. My body was merely a host for him. But he'd overstayed his welcome and had now taken over my body. I could hear the voice… that deep demonic voice I'd thought was pretty cool. Now, it haunted me. Kill her… Destroy… He said, his words bouncing around within my mind as he tried to force me to cooperate.

Alice! Run! He's going to kill you! I shouted, but my words were lost in a loud roar as we began to fight. The pain of her blows didn't bother me as much as the pain in my heart did. I didn't want to hurt her, but I watched helplessly as Nemesis tore into her, his only thought was Kill…

When she'd gained the upper hand, Nemesis was pissed. I laughed at his frustration. She just might win this thing despite his great size. But my heart dropped and my stomach rolled as Nemesis grabbed a large metal beam and bent it down and tore the piece off to use as a weapon. He swung and missed as Alice ducked out of the way.

Once again, I tried using all of the will power I could muster to overcome Nemesis and prevent what could, and more than likely would happen if that metal bar hit Alice. It tore me up inside to see her running from me, ducking my blows. No! Just run! I don't want to hurt you! I tried telling her, but when she received a baton rod, I knew she wouldn't turn away from the fight for an instant.

She fought hard, trying her hardest to kill me before I killed her. Good… Please destroy me. I knew that if she didn't destroy me, Nemesis would keep attacking her until she was terminated. Inside, I was torn. Nemesis was pulling me one way while (in a way) Alice pulled me the other. I prayed Nemesis would just die and take me with him… I didn't want to be with Alice if I had to look like this. This ugly horrifying monster with bloodstained hands.

I gasped as the metal rod protruded from the front of my body. She'd backed me into the bent metal that Nemesis had taken his weapon from. I choked and stood there, looking into her eyes as she looked at me. She hit me several times, trying to kill me, finish the job. But as I stared at her, I could see the memories blooming and dieing behind those eyes… Those beautiful eyes.

Tears streamed from her eyes as her blows weakened. "NO! Matt?" He voice wavered as she looked into my horrid face.

I love you… I managed to say, but my ruined vocal cords only let out a whimpered growl. A tear fell from my eye and landed on the blade that stuck out from my chest, mixing with the blood… my blood.

"Finish him."

"No!"

Finish me…

"Finish him!"

"No! I won't do it!" Alice stepped away from me.

"You disappoint me."

I stood there, knowing Alice was in danger. The surrounding soldiers would surely kill her for her disobedience. I had to do something. So taking a deep breath, I pushed myself off the rod and stepped forward, blood oozing from the wound… It didn't bother me that much.

Letting out a growl, I realized I'd overcome Nemesis! I picked up the gatling gun and aimed it at Alice. NO! NO! RUN ALICE! Obviously I hadn't taken over Nemesis! I fired, but Alice just stood there, wincing as the bullets whizzed right past her and embedded themselves into the soldiers in black.

A smile curled my lipless mouth as the gunfire ceased and Alice stood there unharmed. She looked at me, a smile on her face as well. When a helicopter began to fire at her and she took off across the roof of the building to dodge the gunfire, I growled and began to fire right back at that damn helicopter. They ruined a moment! Bastards… Not like Alice could ever love me now…

But I only let off a couple rounds before I heard the click click click of the empty case. Damn it!

Thinking quickly, I moved to the discarded rocket launcher and picked it up, getting into position. Get in my sights ass holes. I growled as I waited for the right moment. This is for you Alice. Another tear streamed down my face and I fired. It nearly knocked me off my feet, but I managed to remain standing… somehow.

"MATT!" I turned to her and gave her another lipless smile just before the explosion of the helicopter caught my attention.

"GO!" I yelled over the whooshing sound. A large ball of flame shot toward me, but I didn't care. Alice was safe.

The heat became intense and I knew the end was near. Suddenly, as the impact of the flaming helicopter hit me… Everything went black. I no longer felt pain… I was now at peace. And I kept to my vow. I'd wait for her… Here. In the peaceful sleep of death.