Yo, this is Wolfpackersson09, and I bet most of you are wondering, why on earth are you doing new fics without updating or finishing your previous fics? Well, this was a challenge that was co-written by the challenger. This is also my first attempt at a Neon Genesis Evangelion fic, and am nervous about. I hope you all enjoy it. I'll also admit that this prologue chapter will seem a little all over the place, but it has a reason for it. The pairing is ShinjiXAsukaXHikari.

Disclaimer: I do not own Devil May Cry, Bayonetta, or Neon Genesis Evangelion. This is a challenge and was co-written with EvaShinobiKaiserKnight.

~Prologue~

Yui Ikari, a beautiful woman with green eyes and brown hair, was not one to drink, but right now she really needed it. She found out Gendo couldn't give her a child and she was saddened. Sad enough to start attempting to drown her sorrows with alcohol. It was a sorrow that had hurt her to the very core of her heart and soul. She had a somewhat wild past, but was willing to put it behind her. Her marriage to Gendo was fairly happy, even if the man was more likely to scowl then smile, but she didn't judge. She desired what many brides desire at one point or another: a child. It was a simple dream, one that was ingrained into every species to desire an offspring of their own, and they tried. Yui tried every night with Gendo to conceive a child, and even tried things that she normally wouldn't try, things that wouldn't leave her bedroom. It was only when they had visited the fertility clinic and learned why they hadn't had a child yet. The problem wasn't Yui herself, but her chosen spouse. The tests had shown he was infertile, and thus why Yui was trying to drown her sorrows.

"Alright miss, I think you had enough." The bartender said, and Yui nodded. She had enough to drink for that night and staggered out into the streets at night, even if she paced herself enough to think a bit. It was dangerous for a woman to be out at night at times, and even though Yui was a tough woman, she was drunk. All it took was one thing, one second, one moment to turn one nightmare into another. That moment came when she passed an ally, and a pair of hands grabbed her into it. "Scream and you die lady," a man said as Yui was shocked as her breasts were roughly grabbed. The three men smirked at the frightened woman, but they never noticed a new figure noticing the actions.

"I will have to ask you to let the woman go, or I'll have to get ugly," came a man's voice as it held a certain power in it. The thugs stopped paying their attention to Yui and focused on the new voice. The speaker was a man, an attractive one in Yui's opinion, with slicked back silver hair, piercing blue eyes, and fair skin. He wore a monocle over one of his eyes, and expensive looking clothes with a purple duster to complete the outfit.

"What are you gonna do about it? This is a hot Asian pussy, and we're not letting her go 'till we have our fun." The leader said, and the others just snickered at the thought of sex. What did the leader fear? It was just a single man against three of them, but the never saw it coming. Three strikes, that was all that was needed, and the thugs were completely unconscious. "Are you alright, miss?"

"Yes, thank you." Yui had sobered up enough to answer coherently, but was in awe at the man. He nodded a bit and started to walk.

"Good. Now try to stay away from the bad parts of town and have a good evening." He was being generous, but Yui tried to walk, only to stumble right into the man.

'Wow, he's so strong. Not like Gendo-kun, but I could trust him.' She thought as the man caught her.

"Are you certain you are all right miss," the man ask concerned as he caught her.

He has been on this earth longer then anyone and never had he seen a beautiful woman in his life. He noticed her wedding band and cursed his luck. "You husband must be worried about you," the man said as he kept her steady.

"Maybe, but I could at least reward you for you valiant deed. Not many would stop to save a single person." Yui purred, pushing her breasts against him. He couldn't keep his eyes off her, but he would respect her marriage.

"A good deed is itself it's own reward." He answered, and she just locked eyes with him.

"May I at least know you name, and request that you escort me home?" Yui was pushing, she may have been sober enough to talk straight, but she was still less inhibited.

"It would be un-gentlemanly of me to leave a lady unescorted, even more so to leave her without a name. I, sadly, don't have a proper name, but Sparda will do."

"Sparda. I like that." Yui and Sparda walked along in the dark before she spoke again. "I went out to drown my sorrows in sake or beer. My husband and I have been trying to become parents, but we found out something that stopped us."

"One of you are infertile correct," Sparda said taking a gander.

Sparda thought at one point about having children but he didn't know if he would make a good father. "My husband is. We had found out today that he couldn't conceive a child. Please, grant me the opportunity to be a mother." Sparda thought about Yui's request. It was an odd thing to find a woman that was desperate enough to seek an affair with her husband. Some women thought they were better off without children, or were unsatisfied with their husband. It was an odd dilemma, but it was answerable.

'I would naturally be allowed to see the child, and most might assume that the father is her husband. She is a lovely woman, and I can feel that there is more to her. Perhaps it's time to start a family of my own.' Sparda thought those thoughts, and realized that he might be able to help. He would make sure that she was happy as well, and as soon as he got her home, they had started a passionate affair, one that would be accepted.

~Nine Months Later~

Yui was in labor trying to give birth to the half demon in her womb. She found out after her child was conceived that Sparda was a demon but she didn't care. But no one told her it would hurt this much.

"Push Yui," Gendo said as he was holding her hand. Sparda was holding the other hand but it hurt both men to see Yui in pain.

"I can see the head just a few more pushes," the doctor said. Gendo, knew why Sparda was there, and the reasons for the affair. He didn't like the fact that his wife had an affair, but he let it go. She wanted a child and had cried greatly when they found out about his sterility. He felt power in Sparda's, though he never knew why, until he revealed himself to be a devil. His musings were cut off as Yui screamed again. It was great scream, and then the sound of a baby's cry was heard.

"It's a boy Ikari-san." The doctor said, before letting Yui hold her son for the first time.

"He's beautiful." She said as the boy with silver hair started to calm down, feeling his mother's presence. Sparda had to agree, even though the child was still in liquids from his time in the womb. It was a wonderful occasion for Yui and Sparda, even if she still loved Gendo.

"I'll need to register his name miss." The doctor said, and Yui smiled. They had discussed names, even when the whole affair had come to light, and had decided on a name.

"Shinji Dante Ikari." Yui said, and Sparda had an input, as it was his son. Gendo would be guardian, but only so long as Sparda was allowed to see his son. Gendo agreed, but only because he dared not imagine what Sparda himself would do to him.

~Four Years Later~

Shinji was now four years old as he was waiting by the door for Sparda to arrive. Yui had a contact experiment with Evangelion unit 01 today so she asked Sparda to watch Shinji for the day.

It was then that a knock came to the door. Shinji looked out the window and saw Sparda. "Mommy Sparda-tou-san is here," the half demon said as Sparda was like a second father to him. Yui was already prepared for the contact experiment, wearing a dark-puple colored skin-tight suit, referred to as a plugsuit. It was a necessary to aid in connecting, and it was certainly flattering. Showing every single curve, no one would ever think that she was a mother.

"That suit is lovely on you. Although, it is more then just a little revealing for a mother to wear." Sparda said, as Yui walked towards him. They were lovers, and she always made sure that they had time for each other, even if Gendo was jealous and had Yui in bed more then Sparda.

"Thank you, but it is a necessary for the contact experiment, otherwise I would have to go in naked. And I know that you and Gendo-kun wouldn't want random men seeing me naked." She gave him a light peck, but noticed something was bothering him.

"Is there something wrong?"

"May I talk to you about the experiment?" Yui nodded, but Shinji was confused. "It will only take a moment Dante." Only Sparda ever called Shinji Dante, and he said it was from an author that had died long before second impact. Shinji nodded and started swinging a wooden sword while Yui and Sparda discussed.

"I don't think you should perform the experiment. I truly have a terrible feeling about it." He started, and Yui looked at him. His judgment could always be trusted, but this was her life's work, mastery of the metaphysical sciences that for so long had only been in the hands of the supposedly extinct Lumen Sages and Umbra Witches. "I understand you're worried Sparda but I'll be fine it's for the better of mankind," Yui said as she was doing this for mankind and Shinji.

"But what if something goes wrong the fact that you are using powers you don't understand proves to be a danger to your life," Sparda said as he knew that if Yui was gone he would do everything in his power to protect his son. "Think about Dante," Sparda said as he was hoping he could convince Yui to cancel the experiment.

~Germany, Sohryu Residence~

A demoness was watching a little girl with red hair as she could sense a growing power within her. This demoness could tell this girl would be worth making a contract with as she could help Sparda in defeating a group of humans trying to wipe out mankind. It was a perfect oppurtinity too. The girl was completely alone. Her parents weren't around, but the power needed to be tended to quickly, or it would fade away. It was time to make her move.

A young Asuka was playing alone, wishing her mother were here. It was sad that she had to witness an important experiment, but she was fine, as long as that man wasn't around. She never called that man her father, as he was not fit to be one. She started to become frightened when the lights suddenly flickered off and on, before shutting off completely. They came back on after a while, but then something happened. A woman as old as her mother appeared with long white hair and a moth shaped pendent. She was shapely and desirable to many.

"Hello there, Asuka Langly Sohryuu." The woman said sweetly enough, but Asuka was scared and shied away.

"M-momma t-told me to never talk to strangers." The girl said, making sure to seem brave and strong. The demoness liked that.

"You put up a brave front, and I enjoy seeing courage." Asuka started to calm down when she heard that, but she was still cautious. "Thank you?"

"I have an offer that can make you stronger, and maybe you can be help many others, but I can see that you are still too young to start." The demoness in human for started to turn and walk away, but Asuka managed to stop her. "Wait what do you mean?" Asuka asked against her better judgement.

"Ever heared of something called a Umbra witch?" the demoness asked.

"Yeah my momma used to tell me stories about them," Asuka said as that was the last story her mother ever told her before she got to busy.

"Well would you like to become one?" the demoness asked. This was a curious question. Asuka immediately shook her head with gusto. "Yeah!"

"Alright, but it won't be easy. It requires desclipine in mind, body, and soul, and I shall teach you the basics at first. I forgot to introduce myself, you may call me Madama Styx."

"That's a funny name." Asuka said, but Styx had known children were adventurous or honest. 'One day when you are strong enough, we shall come into a covenant. Then my power will be yours, and you shall know that nothing comes for free.' She thought to herself sadly.

~Gehirn Eva Test Room~

Sparda didnt know why he came to the Gehirn base where they were testing the EVA all he knew was he had a bad feeling about this. "Yui be careful," Sparda said as Shinji was looking at the robot with a smile on his face. "Dante breath and close your mouth before a fly goes in," Sparda joked as Shinji did so.

"Sorry Sparda-tou-san," Shinji said blushing. Sparda himself chuckled at his son's gesture. 'That machine, the Evangelion unit-01, it is truly a frightening creature. Created from the knowledge of demons and angels, but what does Gehirn want with such a thing?' Sparda thought, as the test was soon to begin. Everyone started to their stations, as the test began. Gendo was also observing the test as well, noticing that Sparda and Shinji were there as well. "I did not believe that you and Shinji would be here to observe humanity's greatest triumph of science." Gendo stated, stressing the word humanity. Shinji didn't understand what he meant, but Sparda caught the subtlety of arrogance in his voice.

"Keele and Gehirn are messing with forces and powers beyond mortal comprehension, forces that have not been seen since the first Armageddon. I can only hope that Yui returns." Sparda countered, but the test was now starting.

"Synchrograph is up. Initializing Link connector liquid fill up has been initiated." One of the technicals said, as they started up the process of operating Unit-01. Sparda continued to watch as he held shinjis hand.

"Is kaa-san going to be okay?" Shinji asked.

"I don't know I guess we leave it to chance," Sparda said hiding his worry.

"Yes Sparda-tou-san," Shinji said with a smile.

~Park in Tokyo-3~

A young girl of four or so was playing alone. She had brown hair and eyes, with freckles on her face. She was now following a swallowtail butterfly that had caught her eye. It was black and purple, which was unusual, but she didn't care. She followed it into a dark part of the forest, where a pair of golden yellow eyes watched.

'Why does the mistress want me to train a brat to be a witch? It would be better to simply take a soul of an adult and give her demonic ability then to just teach a child. And this is the only promising one, the only to see my butterfly? I will not deny the queens orders, and humans have proven interesting, to say the least.' The demoness chose a form similar to the last woman that had held a pact with her. Why approach a girl that wouldn't understand the beauty of absolute power with a form that would frighten her off? She had lured any potential women or girls to train in the dark arts, but only this young girl, Hikari Horaki, had followed her butterfly. "You have passed my test child."

"What test?" Hikari asked, as she was confused.

"Hikari I want to train you to be an Umbra

Witch," the demoness said, pleased at the potential of her new student.

~Gehirn~

Sparda was watching the test, and so far it was looking good. That's when everything went wrong. Sparda figured something went wrong, but he didn't know what. Everyone tried to rush to save Yui, but by the time anything could be done, it was too late. Her vitals had gone flat, and the only clue that would even hint at what happened was the sync ratio score was beyond 100% it had gone up into the 400s and that was when it happened.

"Yui." Sparda said sadly, being the closest to knowing what happened.

~Meeting Room, Gehirn~

"What happened demon!" Gendo asked furiously. His wife was gone, the only thing that ever made him truly happy, and he needed someone, or something to blame. "Do not take that tone with me Gendo! I am not all knowing! Do the angels know what the Almighty thinks?" Gendo may be a proud man, but he knew not to mess with Sparda. He decided to take a breath and calm down.

"I suppose you don't know, but I can at least guess that you have a theory correct?"

"The Evangelion has devoured Yui, and absorbed her soul. You thought of this possibility before haven't you? Soul pacts are not uncommon, nor is the stealing of souls."

"So Yui is gone forever," Gendo said as he was turning into a broken man.

"I'm afraid so," Sparda said sadly. Gendo then walked off to grieve.

~Ikari Residence, post-funeral ~

It was a few days after the funeral, and Sparda came to visit Shinji to see how he was holding up. When he saw him at the funeral he found that he looked depressed. He knocked expecting Shinji to answer but was met with Gendo.

"Wheres Shinji," Sparda demanded as he had a bad feeling about this.

"He's gone to live with relatives of mine. He has no use for now." Sparda was furious, and he could tell that this Gendo wasn't the same Gendo that grudgingly accepted sharing Yui. This was a man that was the same as Mundus, the demon lord he betrayed for his cruelty towards humans.

"No use?! You sent him away because he was of no use to you! He is MY son Rokubungi, and since when did usefulness became a factor in raising children!?"

"And what do you think you can do? He is legally my son." Gendo countered Sparda's statement. The demon was furious, but decided to leave.

"Where do you think you're going Sparda?"

"I'm going to do the duty that you refuse to accept. Yui would want her son to be raised with his father, and since you are unfit, I will assume the role I was prepared for when Yui came to me for a child." With that, it would be the last time that Gendo and Sparda would ever talk.

~Sparda Residence~

It was a few days after Gendo and Sparda spoke. It wasn't hard for Sparda to track down Shinji; with a bit of paperwork and a blood test, Shinji was proven to be the biological son of Sparda. Gendo's relatives couldn't argue, but Sparda wouldn't tell Shinji just yet. He had to prepare Shinji to be strong, strong enough to be able to fight both heaven and hell.

"Shinji do you want anything special for dinner?" Sparda asked as they were at his estate that is in the forest that looked more like a temple. Sparda had finished fixing one of his swords as he was also finished making a set of guns for Shinji. It was going to be his gift to Shinji along with a special necklace for him.

Sparda was currently trying to decide what to make for dinner. Shinji, on the other hand, wasn't sure what he wanted for dinner, but he started to think about it. "Umm, what about grilled fish, steamed rice, and miso soup?" It was a simple meal, but it was something to work with. Shinji was happy that Sparda was taking care of him, and he even had a few pictures of his mother.

"Simple it is, but you should also learn how to cook as well. I'll call you when it is ready, and we will begin your lessons once more. Remember, if you do not understand something ask me, but if you are feeling adventurous, take caution. There is a reason why fools rush in where angels fear to tread." Shinji nodded, knowing his expectations where to be met in a timely manner. It would become a routine to practice swordplay, study, traditional education, demonology, angelology, and aspects of mysticism. The last three Shinji didn't understand, but Sparda only said that he would need it.

~Sohryu residence~

Asuka was alone again. She was never truly alone since she first met her teacher, Madama Styx, one year ago, but now she felt more alone then before.

"Momma." She just couldn't help but recall the horrific sight that had plagued her. The contact experiment with Unit-02 had failed, but unlike 01, they managed to reclaim the body. It was after that experiment that Kyoko Zepplin Sohryu had changed. She had gone insane, and thought a doll was Asuka. It created a rift, but it became worse when Kyoko hung herself. The lights flickered for a bit, but Asuka wasn't scared this time.

"You are said, my little witch, and rightly so." Styx said, appearing in her human form again. She had enjoyed that form since pacting with the woman that had last made one with her.

"Madama Styx. I'm not in the mood for lessons."

"I cannot oblige you on that. The life of a witch can be a lonely life, and you have already seen a very important lesson that I would teach you this day." This confused Asuka, as her mother had just died recently, and she said that it was part of the lesson. "Magic always comes with prices such as the soul pact. The Evangelion is one such price. If you accept my pact then your life will be in constant danger," Madama Styx said with a serious look on her face.

~Japan, Sparda Residence~

Sparda was having Shinji go through kata sagainst a shadow. Literally Sparda summon a doppelganger and had it go up against Shinji because Sparda was worried he might hurt Shinji badly.

"Stop," Sparda said as the doppelganger disappeared and Shinji put down his wooden sword.

~Sohryu Residence, Germany~

"Soul Pact?" Asuka asked in wonder, and Styx had known the day would come, but even she wanted to stave it off. "Yes, this is a magic that creates a pact of souls. For you see my young witchling, is that this form you see before you is not my true form. I am the demoness Madama Styx, one of guides of the dead into the city of woe and damnation. I have seen many go into the depths of Hell to be punished." Asuka didn't know what to think, but she knew that she was helping her. "But you're so nice. Demons are mean and ugly."

"Are all witches mean and ugly? Even in fairy tales there are stories of good and evil witches. You are still young, and your powers are growing. I give you this choice: you may create a soul pact with me now, or when your powers grow stronger. There is also the choice to refuse a soul pact, but know this: should you choose to create one then your soul is to be dragged into the realm of Inferno. You will damn your soul, leaving it to be claimed by me." Asuka didnt want to go to hell but if she used the power of a witch to help people, then maybe she could make a difference. "What happens to my powers if I accept the pact now?" Asuka asked, as she was tempted to accept it now.

~Sparda Residence, Japan~

Suddenly the house shook with great force, and Sparda knew what that rumbling was as he sense a demonic presence. "Shit, demons," Sparda said as he went to grab his sword.

"Sparda-Tou-san there's monsters in the house," Shinji called as he ran into the room.

"I know Shinji but you need to get out of here!" Sparda said.

"Wait why?" the half demon asked.

"Because those monsters are after me, and I won't forgive myself if something happened to you," Sparda said as he grabbed a black pistol and a white pistol. He then took out a sword that had a skull and rib cage design on it.

"Then please let me help you fight them," Shinji said, as he smelled smoke.

"No Shinji your no match for them you need to run," Sparda said as he gave the broad sword and the pistols to Shinji. "Shinji read this letter when you get far enough it will explain everything to you," Sparda said as he could hear the demons getting closer. Sparda opened a secret passage and pushed Shinji into it. "Now Shinji go!" Sparda said in a tone of trying to protect Shinji.

Shinji ran in as the passage closed but Shinji saw a small hole he could look through.

Sparda took out Force Edge as he was ready to attack. The door burst open revieling a demon Sparda knew all to well.

"Mundas it's been a while," Sparda said as he had Force Edge at the ready.

~Shoryu Residence, Germany~

"I will bond with you, and your powers will increase tenfold. You would be strong enough to fight those of the inferno or paradiso. I will also give you knowledge to summon other infernal demons, and other 'perks' as you humans would call them include that once you reach your peak, you will never age, so long as you observe the pact. I will not claim your soul until you die, but there will be proof of the pact." Madama Styx explained the physical benefits in exchange for her soul. It sounded very tempting, tempting enough that many would sell their own souls just for such powers.

"Would I be able to help people with it? Daddy already left me to a group called Nerv, and they said that I would save the world."

"The same humans that stole your mother's soul? They only think they can save humanity, and yet sacrifice one because of pride. The fools at Nerv have only recently accepted the possibility of an afterlife, whenmany humans had known since the dawn of time. The choice is yours." "I accept," Asuka said with a small smile.

~Sparda Residence, Japan~

Shinji was looking through the hole as Sparda was talking to this Mundas. The two seemed to be arguing but it was more of a one sided fight.

"Sparda you've gotten soft, but I will take great pleasure in ending your life for your treason millennia ago," Mundas said before he grabbed Sparda and used his power to completely destroy him.

Shinji covered his mouth in fear at the fact his father was murdered by this man no demon.

"Have our freinds at NERV take all the Devil Arms this place has," Mundas said as he was walking off.

"Yes sir," the demon said as it went to give the order.

Shinji ran off to escape Mundas as he could tell the house was burning down. He kept running until he arrived at the exit, which was a waterfall area.

~Horaki Residence, Japan~

Hikari was studying the magic spells of the Umbra Witches, as she wanted to protect her soon to be born sibling.

"Uh Sensei, I have a question, how come the Umbra Witches are extinct?" the young witchling asked. Her sensei, Madama Butterfly, took the form of a black haired woman with long flowing hair. The question itself was an understandable one.

"It was because of a single Lumen Sage manipulating the world to destroy both. The last two Umbra Witches were lost in Second Impact. Now, back to your studies, but this time I will teach you a powerful magic, but first, what was one of the first things that I have taught you about magic?" Madama Butterfly asked, and Hikari answered quickly, "That magic carries a cost, especially spells of incredible power." Madama Butterfly smiled, knowing that she might be willing to accept the deal, but her mistress made it clear to ensure that the girl would know the price of the deal.

'Perhaps this wasn't such a bad order. This girl is growing strong, and she'll be lovely when she's at her peak, especially when I'm done with her.' The demoness thought as she clapped her hands. "Today little Hikari, I will offer you a choice, but it has a high price should you accept the choice."

"What is the choice Madama Butterfly?" Hikari asked as she didnt know where this was going.

"Simple really Its a choice to either become an Umbra witch or not but be warned if you choose to accept then you soul will be damned to hell if you die," Madama Butterfly said.

Hikari thought about it for a few moments, she didn't want to go to hell, but perhaps she could help her siblings when they are born and be able to defeat Demons and other threats to her family. With her resolve in her heart Hikari answered.

"I accept," Hikari said, with a heavy heart, knowing she would be sent to hell if she dies. Madama Butterfly smiled and shook her hand, assuming her true form. Hikari was terrified, and awe-struck as the woman transformed and seemed to vanish into her body.

'The proof of the pact is within your shadow, for now your body is my vessel, but my powers are yours. Protect humanity until the day you die. Please me with your actions, and maybe you won't be dragged to hell.'

~Outside Sparda Residence, near Osaka-2~

Shinji ran off to escape Mundas as he could tell the house was burning down. He kept running until he arrived at the exit, which was a waterfall area.

Shinji arrived at the area and broke down. He just lost his father figure not even a year after he lost his mother. He saw the smoke from where he was and saw the house was burning down. Shinji took out the letter and opened it to see what was written on it.

Dear Shinji,

If you are reading this letter, then I have perished before I could tell you the truth. Gendo is not your biological father. I had met your mother one night when she had been attempting to forget her sorrows when she had learned that her husband could not have a child. It was after that night that I had become her lover, and the father of her child, you. There is more to this as I am not human, but a demon, one that betrayed the realm of Inferno to safeguard humanity. I have also enclosed in this envelope a picture of your mother, so you won't forget her. Please, grow strong my son.

-Sparda

Shinji cried tears filled with shock, grief, and rage. The demon that took his father away from him will pay. "I swear, from heaven or hell, I'll become strong! I will avenge mom and dad!"

That was the day that three destinies would be bound together: to battle the forces of heaven and hell to protect humanity. None can say what is to happen to the half-devil and the witches, but now they are determined to fight.