THE FORCE OF JACK’S attack was brutal. It took everything Nicole had to hold him at bay. It was not a fight she wanted to win. “Jack,” She called as he arched his sword high and pounded at her with his blade. “This is not you. Family is everything to you. Your fight is with her, fight her magic. You don’t have to do this.”
He kept coming, oblivious to her words. Nicole spun, striking at his blade moving the battle closer to Devanitera. “Remember Hopper and Tom,” Nicole said, “They’re your best friends. You love them like brothers. They are here in this world with you. Tom came in search of you. They love you. I love you! Please fight back, you are better than this.”
She allowed Jack to force her back toward Devanitera. Just a little closer...Suddenly Jack lunged for Nicole catching her b
