Dante's Nightmare

Troubled Waters

A/N: Here it is the sequel to A Father's Love knows no Bounds. What could possibly be facing our beloved devil hunter this time? Teenagers, need I say more? Also I do not own Dante, Vergil (Verge), and Lady. Let the madness begin.

Dante sighed and held his head trying to fight off the loud obnoxious music that was emulating from his son's bedroom. It had been about ten years since the last incident with Mundus, ten long years of happiness, until the boys had hit the age of thirteen. That is when all hell had truly broken loose for Dante and his brother. Sighing he picked up the phone trying to speak over the music that had threatened to drown him out.

"Devil May Cry" Dante almost yelled into the receiver.

Verge was on the other end laughing, "What's wrong Dante? Kids giving you a hard time again?"

"You have no idea Verge" Dante sighed and laid his head on his desk, "They're driving me absolutely mad"

"Sounds like you could use a vacation."
"Since when have I had time for those?" Dante asked jokingly.

Vergil smirked, "Anyways the reason I'm calling is a large demon infestation has been working it's way around…Lady and I would take care of it but-"

Dante smirked as he could hear a small child crying in the background, "Say no more Verge I'm on it."

With that said and done he hung up the phone and went upstairs to try and get his boys in line. Taking a deep breathe he threw open the door and sighed to find the room a mess again. He could see which twin claimed which side of the room. Vergil's side was neat and orderly, while Sam's looked like an F5 tornado had gone through it time and time again. Knocking on the door frame he caught Vergil's attention, but Sam still remained oblivious. Vergil got up and followed his father downstairs curious to know what was going on. Dante had noticed out of the two Vergil was the one who was interested in running the family business someday.

"So where are you going this time dad?" Vergil asked looking around the office.

Dante sighed, "Out of town for a bit seems like there's some nasty demons out by the sea."
"Can I come?" Vergil asked quietly, bringing Dante to smile.

"Heh sure. Grab your brother he can help too" Dante replied and got ready to go.

Vergil nodded and came back downstairs shortly with a very unhappy looking Sam. Sam looked at his father with disdain and almost questioned why he was being dragged along on another pointless job. He had made it clear some time ago that he didn't enjoy demon hunting, and just wanted to live a "normal" life. Though Vergil saw slaying demons as a normal life, just as his father did. He looked at his older brother and father, feeling the tensions rise. Before he could say anything the ice was shattered and hell was about to break lose.

"YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I HATE GOING ON THESE!" Sam yelled at his father out of anger and rebellion.

Dante sighed, "It's not going to kill you to tag along and get more experience out in the field!"

"Maybe I don't want to be a stupid demon hunter did you ever think of that?"

"Don't you even start with me right now Sam I'm not in the mood!"

"Since when are you ever?" Sam shot back in disgust.

Vergil sighed and wondered outside to wait for the screaming and fighting to stop. Ever since Sam had met a girl he had been acting differently. Her name was Sarah, and as far as Vergil could care she was a distraction. Yet Sam had fallen head over heels in love with her, which disgusted him even more. He heard the door slam behind him and looked to see his father annoyed as usual. Before he could say anything Dante instructed him to get into the car. Vergil nodded quietly and looked out the window wondering where they would be going this time.

"Dad?" Vergil asked quietly.

Dante looked over at his youngest son, "Yes Vergil?"

"Do girls really turn guys into that?"

"Wish I could say kiddo…Wish I could say" Dante replied softly.

Vergil looked to his father once again and smiled weakly, he was still recovering from the incident that happened ten years ago. Since then Dante had lost some of his edge, but was showing signs of him getting his demon powers back. Which was a relief to the young devil knowing his father would last longer. Smiling softly he looked out the window and watched the scenery change from the city to the gentle countryside. He had a feeling he would have another good time with his dad, but missed the times that they had spent as a family.

Dante had the exact same thing on his mind, and was trying to find a way to desperately bond with both of his sons. Vergil he could take out demon hunting every day and he would be happy. Sam though, had become distant and resentful of him for some reason. Of course he had no one he could even turn to for guidance, which left him in the battlefield alone. Sighing he parked the car at a small café and got out to meet Verge who was there waiting. Verge smiled faintly to see his younger nephew at his brother's side again and got down to business.

"Here's everything you need" Verge handed a folder to Dante and sighed, "I know it's not much but we have our hands full here."
Dante smiled, "It's fine. So tell me how has little Eva been doing?"

"She's been very active, looks a lot like her mother of course" Verge replied softly. Ever since he and Lady had their daughter he had been in seventh heaven.

Dante nodded and patted his brother's shoulder, "Get home to them then. Vergil and I have this, nothing like playing with a lot of demons by the sea."

"Be careful out there your still a human" Verge jabbed at him

Dante nodded, "Of course"

With that Verge made his way home, and Dante to the beach where the demons were causing trouble for tourists. He looked over to his son and smiled as he saw Vergil caressing his blood red katana. It had become his prized procession, and held it dear to him next to the amulet he had received from his mother. Dante stopped the car and looked to the horizon, sure enough there were demons on the beach. He just wasn't expecting them to be disguised as beautiful women.

"Vergil-" Dante started.
Vergil nodded already knowing, "Don't be fooled they're just trying to fool me into believing they're innocent people"

"That's right" Dante replied and grabbed Rebellion.

Vergil looked to his father, "Then should we let the fun begin? Such a shame Sam's not here to enjoy this.."

Dante nodded, "Yeah…let's get this done and over with."

The devil hunter and his apprentice slowly made their way for the shore, swords drawn and ready to take out whatever was in their way. Deep down Dante was thankful for Vergil's interest but would of loved to see Sam there as well. Sighing he stayed on the task before him, and looked to the head of the demon hoard. Pulling out ebony he shot at it drawing the attention of the demons with a smirk. Vergil got ready for the real fight to begin and waited for his father's signal.

"One the count of three. One. Two. Three!" Dante yelled and charged into the massive horde.

-Fin-

Okay going to stop for here. Sorry if it seems like a slow start everyone. I promise it will get more interesting once Sam and Vergil become more key characters. Until then please review, and feel free to share your thoughts and ideas.