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“Denji..”
Power stood there, looking at the blonde haired boy in front of her. In her hands, she held a cake which said, ‘Happy 17th Birthday Denji.’
She .. didn't exactly remember when or why she'd arrived there. All she knew is that it was Denji’s birthday, and as much as Power didn't want to admit it .. she loved Denji and saw him as a brother.
Aki and Denji had made her feel emotions she didn't remember feeling for humans ever. Genuine love.
They cared about her, and she actually .. liked spending time with them. So, even if she didn't remember when she came here, she was still happy she could give Denji something for his birthday.
Confusion began filling the girl as she saw Makima with a finger gun. It all went so quickly—
“Bang.”
Power almost didn't see it happen. Suddenly, her torso was blasted into the wall, blood splattering everywhere. Her expression didn't change either, it just stayed blank .. she never saw it coming. Her body slumped on the floor, well, what was left of her body. It was just her legs, a slight bit of her torso alongside her head, neck and a little bit of her shoulders.
The last thing she saw was.. the door shutting in front of her. Denji was gone .. gone into the apartment with Makima.
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“Uunngghh.. I'm still sleeping, go away..” Power would groan, her head turning slightly .. before she opened one of her eyes. She saw an orange little creature in front of her, with a chainsaw coming out of its head .. it's tail looking like the string she always saw coming out of Denji’s chest.
“Wake up, Power.” The creature spoke to her. It felt oddly familiar, yet not at the same time.
“Huh? Who the hell are you?!” Power exclaimed, before a realization came over her. “Ah! You must be pochita! Denji told me about you..”
“Please Power. I want you to save Denji.” The creature spoke again. Power wanted to save Denji too. She'd do anything to save him .. but how could she? She was dead.
“Aren’t I dead though?” The fiend would sigh, looking back at Pochita, as it spoke again. “Then how are you talking to me?” That did puzzle Power.. making her mumble a small, “Huh? That's weird..”
Pochita began to explain..
“Your current form is the blood you made Denji drink. Even with your blood devil powers, you'll disappear at this rate.. but don't worry. Devils can increase their strength by eating the flesh of strong devils. You can eat me and revive as a devil.. will you save Denji for me?”
Powers face immediately twisted into a grin, as she yelled out ..
“OBVIOUSLY!! DENJI’S MY BUDDY!!”
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The next thing she knew, she could hear Makimas voice.
“Power, put chainsaw man down on the ground.”
No. She wouldn't.
“Power?”
She knew it was .. a bad idea to defy Makima, because she was quickly attacked. Though, she didn't care. The only thing on her mind right now was protecting Denji.
She could only think about all of the memories her and Denji had. To the first time they met, to their last moments .. even when she tried to get him killed, he still saved her and Meowy. She loved him for that.
“All lives are equally trivial.” She thought. “Including mine.. so any death, even my own, is nothing to be sad about.. but... but..! Denji .. can't die .. cuz Denji’s— Denji’s.. my first friend..”
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Denji opened his eyes. Him and Power were in a bin together.. she was on top of him, before leaning down and wrapping her arms around him, simply just hugging him.
“Power...” He stated, not expecting to be greeted back with such a cheerful voice from Power. “Denji!! I'm here to save you!” She'd shoot a smile at him, even in this moment.
“I.. I've lived enough, Power. I ate a lot of good grub, flirted with a girl, got to play video games with you guys, slept next to you.. from my point of view when I was stuck in a debt trap.. I really did get to live my dream life. So I'm good.. there's nothing good waiting for me in life anyway. Plus, you won't be there, right?” Denji looked up at her with a face full of melancholy.
“DUMMY! DUMMY! DUMMY! DUMMY! DUMMY!” Power immediately began chanting, letting out a huff. “DON’T SAY THAT! DO YOU MISS ME SO MUCH THAT YOU CAN'T DO ANYTHING?!”
Denji replied with a soft, “I do.”
“You are such a fool..” Power hung her head. “When devils die in this world, they're reborn in hell. I won't be me anymore though. So if we meet again, it'll probably be as enemies.. Denji. Go find the blood devil. Find them, make friends with them somehow.. and then the blood devil back into Power again. Then I can be your buddy again, can't I?”
She began to smile as she spoke. “Denji. This is a contract. I'll give you my blood, in exchange.. come find me.” Power could finally go in peace now, knowing that Denji would be alive and safe.
The fiend shut her eyes, taking in a deep breath as she sacrificed herself in order for Denji to go on. Perhaps she would see topknot soon as well..