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The sprinklers were still running when Jenny smashed through the jeweller's shop. She shook her hair out of her face, getting to her feet as Jester sauntered in. he charged and swung his fist, but Jenny dodged, before grabbing his arm and smashing his head through a glass counter, then bringing it up out of the counter. Cuts and glass covered Jester's face, as he blocked a high kick from Jenny, grabbing her leg and throwing her against the wall. Blasting two lighting bolts through a counter, Jenny narrowly missed Jester, as she jumped over and booted him in the chest
Jester stumbled, but then swung his fist, which Jenny ducked under as she circled him, before bringing his fist back. However, Jenny grabbed his arm and struck him across the face, as he twisted and slammed his knee into her stomach, then threw her into the ceiling. Jenny hit the floor and rolled away, as Jester came at her. She caught him in the chest with her lightning bolts, sending him flying out of the shop
James killed a Jomothumsira, then whirled around to slice through a Blood Goatling's chest, kicking a Scarecrow aside and snapping a Marionette in half with his sword. A Plasma flew around, letting out several small sparks of electricity, as Parker took aim with his shotgun and fired, destroying the demon. James let out of the way when a Demonochorus attempted to attack him. He brought Envy down overhead, slicing the Demonochorus in half, as a Shadow demon lunged at him, snarling and shrieking
Jenny burst through the elevators doors and quickly leapt out through the fire exit when a ball of energy slammed into the elevator. Jester appeared before Jenny and uppercutted her, as she grabbed hold of the cables and swung around, kicking Jester higher up into the shaft when he flew at her. Using her electrical abilities, Jenny made the elevator car come flying up, teleporting out of the way, as the car rocketed towards Jester and slammed into him, letting rip with an explosion. Jester came flying out of the flames, a furious look on his face and his hair slightly singed, as Jenny leapt at him through the falling cables
Jester swung his fist, which Jenny dodged as she kneed him, before pushing down on his shoulders, her hands crackling. Jester twisted and kicked her in the stomach, before grabbing a cable and throwing himself after her. Jenny flipped over and landed on a small ledge, before kicking Jester through a set of doors. She swiftly followed after him, slamming into him as they tumbled through the air. Jester twisted and threw Jenny against the ground, before striking her with two large balls of energy, followed by a massive ball that had a smiley face upon it. Jenny crashed through several floors, falling through open air, spying Rebellion impaled in the ceiling. She grabbed it and twisted around so she landed on her feet in the food court
"You okay?" James asked
"Will be once I've killed him," Jenny replied
"And here I was thinking we could be friends," Jester said
"Go to hell"
"Already been there"
Jester raised his hands, as confetti shot from his sleeves. At the same time that happened, a ring of energy appeared around both James and Jenny, entrapping them in an enclosure, as about six balls of energy bounced around in each. The pair leapt around and jumped off the walls, doing their best to avoid the energy balls. Parker raised his handgun and took aim, shooting a round into the side of Jester's head
The energy balls and rings faded away, as Jester stumbled, before digging his fingers into the wound and extracting the bullet. He glared at Parker and headed over to him with determination, as Parker and Amber grabbed a shotgun each and started firing. An energy shield had appeared around Jester, deflecting the bullets, as Jenny and James leapt through the air after him, their swords at the ready. As they came down, Jester flung his hand back, blasting the pair aside with energy, before kicking Amber in the stomach, sending her flying, then grabbing Parker by the throat
"Let's see how long you can last without air"
He started squeezing, but Amber drew a handgun and started shooting, mindful not to hit her brother. Jester threw Parker into a wall, knocking him out, before advancing upon the young Kennedy. By now, the sprinklers had stopped running, as James let loose a fireball that slammed into Jester's back. He whirled around and teleported before James, kicking him in the face, before slamming him with a huge ball of energy at close range, resulting in James Devil Triggering. He grew taller by an extra foot, as his width expanded and his muscles bulged. His skin turned dusky black, while his eyes became bright blue, without any visible sclera or irises. He seemed naked, except for the hood on his head and the cloth around his waist that hung down to his knees. He also had a belt made from chains, as bat-like wings unfurled from his back and tiny glimmers of flames ran along his shoulders and arms
"Well, that is impressive," Jester grinned
He drew his pair of broadswords, as James flew at him, Envy having grown by twice its original size. He brought Envy down overhead, as Jester blocked and kicked him in the chest. Jenny came in with a feint, whirling around and slashing at Jester's legs. He stepped over Rebellion, bringing one of his swords down. Jenny twisted her body, narrowly dodging the blade, before swinging Rebellion towards his head. He ducked under the blade, before deflecting Envy and striking James across the face. He growled and spun around, swinging Envy which was covered in flames
Jenny stabbed with Rebellion, followed by a chop, as James ducked and slashed at Jester's feet. He jumped, while dodging Rebellion at the same time and kicked both Jenny and James in the face simultaneously. They both stumbled back, before zooming in with a Stinger each. Jenny followed up with a High Rise, while James threw his sword like a boomerang. Jester was lifted by Jenny's move, while Envy sliced into him and Jenny cut him back down to the ground, just as James caught Envy and sent forth a stream of flames. Jester twisted out of the way, as Jenny caught him with a Stinger, throwing him across the food court
Jester slammed into a food stand, as Jenny teleported before him and impaled him through the chest, pinning him to the ground, as James joined her in his human form
"Okay, so now we're gonna talk," Jenny said, "What is the Goddess up to?"
"Like she's gonna tell me?" Jester replied, "You are more stupid than I give you credit for"
"She's up to something," James said, "Unless she only came back to sit around"
"Well, I do recall something about a ritual she had to do, but that's all"
"Well then, if that's all, there's no more need for you," Jenny replied
She whipped out one of her handguns, charging her demonic energy into it, before firing a single round point blank into Jester's head. His body fell limp, as Jenny removed and sheathed Rebellion. Jester's body faded away into a ball of light, which Jenny took. It formed into a long staff, but then the ends started to thicken, until they had become large sword blades. Jenny twirled the sword staff around, testing it out, before accepting it and absorbed it inside herself
"Well then, I guess we head to the Tower," she said
James nodded, before heading over to the unconscious Parker and rolling him over, as he started to stir and gazed up at a grinning Jenny
"Hey, no need to nap on the job. Come on, we've got work to do"
"What sort of work?" he asked suspiciously
"We're taking on the Goddess," James replied, "Everyone will be there"
"Goddess of what?" Amber asked
"Uh, Death. What else?" Jenny asked, "I wanna try my new toy out"
"I'm assuming there will be a lot of demons there," Parker asked
"No doubt there would be heaps"
"Alright then, count me in. Amber, I think you should go home"
"No complaints here"
"Alright, let's go kick some ass," Jenny grinned
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