This is my first DMC fic, so be nice please. This one takes place after DMC2 and starts up in DMC4. I know DMC4 between 1&2, but for this one, its after the second one. And there may be some things I've missed out from the DMC4 trailer, but most of it is there (hopefully). Anyhow, enjoy

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"Yeah, let's go all the way to Hell"

Dante revved the throttle on his motorcycle and sped off deeper into Hell. He has just fought a long and difficult battle against first Argosax the Chaos, swiftly followed by the Despair Embodied. Dante had to admit, the Despair Embodied put up one hell of a fight, much better than Argosax. It was lucky for him that Argosax was quick to dispatch. The Despair Embodied was faster than Dante, even when he transformed into his devil form. But Dante was able to sever one of the Despair Embodied's wings, before shooting it in the head with a magically charged Ivory. After finding that the portal to the human world had closed, Dante decided to ride his bike deeper into Hell, trying to find a way out of the place. He hated being in Hell. He had been there a total of three times now, the first to defeat Arkham, who had stolen Dante's father's power. Then Dante was forced to battle his own twin, Vergil, and watched as Vergil fell deeper into the Demon Realm. Then, ten years later, Dante had to venture back into Hell to battle Mundus, the Demon King and now this, fight against Argosax, a third journey into Hell

"They should start reserving me a place here, I keep coming back," Dante muttered to himself

He narrowed his eyes. Up ahead, he could see a bright white light. And he knew what that was. A portal back to the human world. He twisted the throttle more, trying to get more speed out of the motorcycle

"Trish"

The speedometer was off the chart, as Dante fired towards the now closing portal

"Come on, Trish, just a little longer"

He was getting closer, as the portal was getting smaller. Dante tried turning the throttle more, but it was at its limit. He placed his hand on the bike and transferred a bit of his demonic power into the engine, making it fly faster, taking him through portal and back into the human world

Dante slammed on the brakes, as he came to a stop near Devil Never Cry. He got off the bike and smiled, as front door opened and Lucia came outside

"Dante, you've returned"

"Told you I would"

Lucia ran out to him and drew him into a hug. He smiled and hugged her back, as Trish appeared outside

"Trish, thanks for waiting," Dante said as Lucia broke away from him

"You know I would always wait for you"

"I know"

Trish walked over to him and drew him into a bone-crushing hug, but he didn't care, as he breathed in the sweet fragrance of her scent. She smelled so sweet, it was almost intoxicating. After a while, the pair broke apart

"Well, I'm gonna head home and help Matier with a clean up," said Lucia

"Alright then," said Dante, "We'll see you around, Lucia"

"Bye," said Trish

"Enjoy yourselves," Lucia said as she walked away

"Come on and relax," said Trish, "You need it"

"Hell yeah I do," said Dante

He headed inside and went into the kitchen, sitting down at the table and putting his feet up, as Trish came into the kitchen and handed him a beer

"Dante, there's something that's happened"

"What?"

"Someone stole Sparda"

Dante nearly choked on his beer. Although Sparda was his father's name, it was also the name of his father's sword. Dante had retrieved the sword six months earlier while at Mallet Island to fight Mundus

"Say what?"

"Some members of some cult or whatever broke into Devil Never Cry and stole Sparda"

"Do you know who they were?"

"No, I was out at the time, but when I came back, I noticed Sparda was missing and checked the video cameras. They wore a white hooded robe and that's all I know. Oh and there was an insignia of a dragon on their chest"

Dante sighed and shook his head

"Damn, looks like I have to go on a little trip"

"Wait until tomorrow," said Trish, "Here, have another beer"

She took his empty bottle and handed him a full one

"Well, that spoilt my return home," said Dante, "Some bastards stole my father's sword. I am so not happy"

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I've now split this chapter into two chapters to make it a bit easier. And please review