Author's note: This is a tiny break from my Highschool of the Dead series. I have a unfortunate case of writer's block so yeah, rather than stay inactive with writing stories that come from the imagination, let's take a different path! Original characters from the HOTD series that I've created will make an appearance and well it keeps me intact with my HOTD roots. Nonetheless, enjoy!

Prologue: Enter LCpl. Eric Parker

"What's your name?" a sultry voice asked.

"I'm Lance Corporal Eric Bishop, United States Marine Corps." The youthful but prominent voice proclaimed.

"Oh? An American huh? Well that's rare, not that many Americans know about this kind of…'service'." The feminine voice paused before continuing one. "So what's your story?"

"I'm a Marine; I'll do whatever it takes to make sure all my fellow Marines come back home safely out of harm's way! Do you understand? Using whatever means necessary to get the job done...although it's a shame that some of our own don't understand that concept." said Eric.

"Ah, I can feel a great amount of love and dedication you have for your brothers in arms. But surely you could understand the situations that come with that statement."

"What are you saying! That asshole let my brother die out there! That's why…I want you; no…I need you to send this bastard to Hell!"

"Your grievance has been heard."

x—Devil May Cry