Author's Note: This story is based on the theory that Devil May Cry, Bayonetta, and Anarchy Reigns are all a connected universe. This will not be the best beginning I've ever done but I wanted to give this story a shot. I also have an AU version of RWBY's Lie Rin in here. Why? Because he's my favorite character, that's all.
Dante was just sitting around and eating pizza as usual until a certain teen boy came into his place. It wasn't Nero. It was a boy with long black hair, green and white clothes, and a pink streak in his hair. "You are Dante correct?" The boy asks, dragging a painting covered in a cloth behind him.
"Who wants to know?" Asked Dante.
"Excuse me, where are my manners? My name is Lie Rin and I'm in need of your help. So does ."
Dante's interest was piqued when he heard Nero's name. "What did the kid get into now?"
"I was trying to sell a painting when suddenly these demons came out of the sky and attacked us. They took and is currently chasing after them. Normally I wouldn't care, but saved my life and I'm in his debt. However, he's a stubborn one. He refuses to ask for help, but I believe there's a bigger plan going on and we'll need all the help we can get." Rin explains. Before Dante could get a word out, Rin continues. "I know what you're thinking, "I'm not a charity". Don't worry, I think this painting may interest you."
He reveals the painting and Dante's eyes were as big as saucers.
It was a painting of three people. A male with silver hair and a monocle was sitting in an chair. A blonde in red and black clothes was to his right and a platinum blonde in red and black clothes was to his left.
"My great grandfather did this picture." Rin explains. "I wanted Fortuna to have it but it seemed you'd be its right full owner judging from what I've heard about you. I found his journal as well, and he spoke of a Sparda, Eva, and Jeanne. Mind you, this was dated 100 years ago."
Dante never cared much about his lineage but something here wasn't right. However, he didn't have time to care about that. Nero and Kyrie were in trouble and he needed to help them first.
Author's note: When I figure out how to write this better, I'll post a revised version. But as something I'm doing as a hobby, I'm not too worried about quality. I just want to get this done.