Final trial

[Xing]

Her face went softer at Jimmy' words, but hardened immediately,
"Lieutenant, you have a mission to accomplish. If I am a traitor to Liberty, you are to apprehend me either alive or dead, and at the risk of your very life if necesary."
She knew the blood that was on her finger wasn't real, that her body really wasn't hurt at all, and in fact, the Jimmy in front of her was merely an image of the real one...
Still, she was slightly hesitant to fight him again, as she resumed combat position again, tightning her teeth as her body protested in pain.
Pain was good. Kept you in line, and made you know you were alive. Pain was her friend. Better made her your friend from the beginning, then your enemy. Otherwise you went through a hard time every time you suffer.
And she had her share of suffering...
She closed her eyes, frowning to get back some focus,
"Men, you will continue combat if I fall. Better take your position right now. Go!"
Her soldiers went over the desk, resuming trench fighting position as the ywatched the end of the combat. Seeing their reaction, Jimmy' men did the same on their side.
"My objective should be clear to you by now, Jimmy Patterson...!"
She jumped forward savagely, and with a powerful blow, attempted to knocked him down. She missed, but coupled the attack with a kick with her join feet, using the corner of a desk to hold on, making her left hand bloodied as the sharp metal surface cut through her skin.
pain is on your side
Her sudden assault took Jimmy by surprise, and sent him this time recuperating on the wall.
Her vision went blurry as she looked down on her injury. The wound has openned up even wider, explaining why she felt so cold suddenly... her warmth, her blood was being drained out even faster...
Her agressive assault, as violent as it was, was killing her faster than ever...
pain has warned you...
She had to finish this up...
Isabelle held against the desk, felt she was going to fall...

Fell, a little faint smile on her lip, as she passed out.

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