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Chapter 2

The door flew off its hinges all the way to the opposite side of the street. Demons were revealed to us, roaming around and ready to attack. Dante released my hand and took a few steps forward, then turned around to look at the building.

''Damn it! You guys totally wrecked my shop and I haven't even named it yet!''

He exclaimed. He turned back around to face the demons menacingly.

''You're gonna pay for that,''

He growled. He looked scary when he was like this. He looked back at me over his shoulder.

''Watch this,''

He smiled slightly as he threw his sword up into the air, lifting his coat up above his head, swinging it around like a lasso. He spun around and pushed one arm through the sleeve and then the other. The back of his cloak flew up for a second when his arm came up to catch the falling sword and slice it through the air. His head lifted slightly and I wondered how scary his face looked when he let out a very normal … sneeze? It was the first human reaction I'd seen him have and it made me laugh. It was perfect timing. The building behind me must have reacted to his sneeze because it started rattling.

''Demi!''

He yelled at me with his arms out. I leaped from the small steps I was standing on at him and he caught me around my waist, placing me next to him. The top of the building fell right where I was just, causing rubble and dirt mist. I started coughing, but Dante seemed ok. He turned around slowly, daring the demons with his eyes to make one more wrong move.

''I hope you all have enough to cover all this!''

He yelled at them, using his sword to sweep an accusing half circle before resting it back on his shoulder. He sauntered forward and attacked, killing demons mercilessly. He jumped and swerved between them, demon blood and body parts strewn out everywhere. He pulled out his pistols and shot some then switched to his sword and sliced them to pieces. It was over in minutes. Suddenly a larger demon appeared, it took him longer to get rid of it because it attacked more viciously, but he managed.

The ground started shaking, just at that moment and a large, sandy tower, ripped itself from the ground ahead of us, destroying buildings that were in the way. It grew extremely tall, blocking the sun from us. I looked at Dante as he walked forward a few steps.

''It's been nearly a year since we last met. Where does the time go?''

My head snapped up to where he was staring and I saw a man in the distance standing on top of the tower. My human eyes could only make out the whiteness of his hair and his blue cloak that blew around him. Dante continued staring and panting, a little out of breath from the battle he just finished. The large demon he had just gotten rid of leaped up over him, jumping from building to building. Dante pulled out a pistol and aimed at the creature but didn't shoot when it retreated. He flipped the pistol back in place.

''No doubt, you've got some fun planned for me. RIGHT VERGIL!''

He yelled at the figure on top of the tower and swung his arms out accusingly as he walked down the road. I followed behind him quickly. We came to a dead end, rubble blocking the road. A demon fell from the sky, landing on a roof nearby. Another demon, that looked exactly the same as the other, fell opposite and landed on a roof too. They were insect-like, with one large red and blue eye and what appeared to be some kind of bow. They started spinning something blue, and then long blue spears flew at us. Dante leaped out of the way, pulling me with him. The spears landed on the ground and disappeared.

''Stay low,''

He whispered in my face.

''Ok,''

I nodded and whispered back. I watched him as he pulled out his pistols, causing the demons above to stall in their attacks. My eyes grew wide as he ran up the side of the building wall, jumped and shot forward, an essence of a red circle forming behind him. He landed next to the first demon, pulling out his sword and attacking. The demon went stiff and fell forwards, falling off the roof and landing harshly on the ground. Dante dived onto the next roof and took out the other demon in the same fashion. He jumped to the ground as more demons that looked like the ones we saw outside his building showed up. He took them out just like before, attacking limbs and severing them. The street went silent.

He walked back over and held his hand out to me for the second time today. He smiled down at me.

''Come on,''

I took his hand and smiled back.

''Looks like we're gonna have to go in there to get around,''

He told me, pointing towards a building with a lit up arrow. The place was called Bull's Eye. He walked up to the door, still holding my hand and pushed it open. As we entered, the door across from us formed a blue shield, blocking us from getting in.

''Hey, help me look around for something specific. This thing has to be able to shift,''

He said to me. There were two stuffed oxen behind a wire netting, locking horns. As Dante went behind the bar to search I asked him questions I never got a chance to ask.

''So … is your name really Dante?''

''Yeah,''

He said, seeming occupied looking.

''Who was that guy I heard you talking to before. And why did you tell him he could use the bathroom! You knew I was in there,''

I accused him. He laughed and looked at me.

''Sorry, just thought it might be amusing if he walked in on you. And to be completely honest babe, I haven't got a clue who the hell he was.''

''Oh thanks,''

I said sarcastically. He chuckled and moved around some bottles as I walked over to a set of barrels, next to a jukebox.

''Who is Vergil?''

I could tell this question was the most important because his face suddenly hardened.

''He's my brother,''

He replied simply.

''So what's the deal with him anyway?''

''By the looks of things, he has surrendered his humanity.''

I gasped and stared at him wide eyed.

''Hey, don't fret babe, I'm gonna sort this and find out what's really going on here. I'm not completely sure right now. I'm sticking to my humanity too, no need for distrust here,''

He smiled reassuringly at me and I believed him.

''Ok,''

Was all I could say. I studied three lit up gaming machines to the side of me. They looked out of place, being pushed all together. I tried moving one out of the way and budged it only slightly.

''Heyheyhey, steady you'll hurt yourself,''

He said sounding amused. He was right behind me, holding my waist and trying to move me out the way.

''I can manage you know.''

''Sure you can,''

He replied, not sounding that convinced. He took out his sword and smashed the machines, discovering space behind them with a red, pulsing metal wheel.

''Clever girl,''

He said surprised as he walked up to it. I went to follow.

''You might wanna stand back. I don't wanna damage your pretty face,''

He turned and winked at me. I looked back intrigued and curious. It sounded like a threat but I couldn't help but smile a little. He called me pretty. I walked back and leaned against one of the tables. I watched him face the wheel and start smashing at it with his sword full power. The wheel developed a small ball of fire after every few hits then another and another. The wheel was soon surrounded by small balls of fire and the blue seal beside me reached out and grabbed at the air with a large blue hand, then smashed to pieces. He grinned triumphantly and motioned for me to follow him to the next room. Hung up on the wall was a shotgun. He walked over to it and took it, then handed it to me. I stared at him questioningly.

''For protection. I don't want anything happening to you if I can't be there to save you,''

He said to me, seriously now.

''And why would something bad happening to me be such a problem?''

I questioned him. His face turned smug.

''You could be useful to me,''

He grinned and I heard a sex reference thick in his voice. I laughed and snatched the gun off him. We walked through the next door to reveal a rainbow lit up stage with a stripper pole. Great. Dante's eyes snapped open.

''Babe …''

''Don't even think about it,''

I snapped at him.

''Aw come on. Please? Not one little show. It'll be fun,''

I just laughed at him.

''No chance.''

Another door was to the right of us. There was a blood trail leading to it and it sparked my interest. I walked towards it when suddenly a red seal covered the door and demons appeared on the balcony above. I drew my shot gun and shot, straight at the head of one. It exploded in shatters and its body dropped limp. Dante whistled.

''Nice shot. Sit by the door on this one. If you won't give me show then I'll give you one,''

He said slyly. I sat on the steps by the door we just came through and raised an eyebrow at him. He beamed at me and started to attack. More demons appeared, but he took them down graciously. A demon was standing not too far from the stripper pole. Dante smiled and jumped onto the metal and swung himself around it easily, before landing and slicing the demon with his sword, head first.

''Woohoo! That was fun,''

He smiled at me. I burst out in laughter at his pleased expression. He sighed and laughed with me.

''We're smack bang in the middle of hell and you can still manage to make me laugh. You're an incredible creature,''

He chuckled and pulled me up from off the floor. I was taken aback by his comment, it was so sweet and it made my heart beat a little faster than normal, but I didn't let it get to me. We walked together out of the next door to find ourselves outside. Buildings on either side of us were partly demolished, causing rubble all over the floor. Ahead of us was that large tower. It had a small opening that was lit up with a white light. Dante grabbed my hand and ran with me towards it. We entered the cave like room. It had glaciers forming from the ground, the room in certain places being covered in ice. I shivered and Dante noticed. He slid off his jacket immediately, showing his muscled body and handing it to me. I would have protested, I wasn't really that cold, but I couldn't pass up the chance to take in as much of his bare body as possible while it was displayed to me again. I wrapped his coat around me, the collar of it soft on my neck. The smell of it was delicious! He was half demon, I shouldn't be so light about him, but I couldn't help it. He was probably the only demon didn't hate (right now). I sighed and looked ahead. Something large was completely encased in ice and chained up to the sides of the wall. I walked forward with Dante, when suddenly it started shaking and large chunks of ice fell before it. I gasped as a large three headed dog, coated in ragged pieces of ice was revealed. The ice looked like some kind of body armour. It took a few giant strides towards us and I cringed backwards, along with Dante. The creature lifted its head and let out an ear-splitting roar that lifted chunks of ice into the air. One large piece headed straight towards me and I just froze in shock. I couldn't move, so I closed my eyes tightly and waiting for the collision that would come, but it never happened. I opened one eye to see Dante's back close to my nose, his sword was drew and by the look of it, he had completely spilt the ice in half, saving my life. I had no time to thank him.

''Leave Now, Mortals! The Likes Of You Are Forbidden In This Land!''

Its voice was deep and amplified and it caused another shiver to run down my spine. Three pairs of yellow, red and blue eyes glared at us. The red eyed head was in the middle being used as the mouthpiece.

''You Who Are Powerless Are Not Worthy To Set Foot Here!''

It bellowed again, straining to reach us, but was held by the chains. Dante's arm came behind him, pushing me further back. I carried on walking backwards until I hit the wall of the cave. Dante laughed.

''Wow, I've never seen a talking mutt before. You know, in a dog show, you'd definitely take first place,''

He said to the demon, pointing a finger at him. What was he doing! I was convinced he was trying to kill us now.

''You A Mere Human Make A Mockery Of Me?"

The creature opened its jaw and blew a flurry of ice towards the back wall where I was standing. He hadn't forgotten me then. Dante ducked as I dived out of the way just in time, before it hit the wall and coated it with ice. Dante turned and stared in shock, before he realised I had gotten away. I smiled at him while getting up off the floor, to reassure him. He nodded once at me and turned back around.

''Easy Fido. How about I take you out for a walk? Come on puppy, let's go,''

He said, clapping his hands together and beckoning him as if he was calling a normal dog to go for a walk. Despite the situation, I couldn't help laughing a little at his confidence and cockiness. Did he have to try and impress me whenever we faced demons?

''You'll Regret This You Worm!''

The creature shouted in annoyance.

"It's ShowTime!''

Dante challenged, jumping for one foot to the other like a boxer and punching his fists before holding a defensive stance.

"Come on!''

Dante beckoned for the demon to begin the battle. Before the dog had much time to move, he lunged forward, attacking the ice coated paw. The ice began to shatter off it and made Dante's blows effective. I couldn't stand here and watch this, so I pulled out the shotgun and fired at one of the heads. After a few shots, the ice coating it had completely been removed.

"Dante! The head!"

I yelled out to him. The demon thrashed and growled, but he was quick to comply, turning away from the paw and jumping up to smack the head with his sword. After a few forceful hits, the head detached and dropped from its body, leaving a nasty, bloody hole behind.

"Sweet!"

He yelled back to me. I let out a little giggle of pride. What was I doing? I was enjoying fighting demons with Dante! I aimed at another one of its heads, shooting at it numerously. The paw of the creature swiped at Dante, narrowly missing him. Before I could rid the head of its coating of ice, the whole demon ran forward towards me. Confidence gone I screamed as it barrelled closer, but yet again, luck was with me and just before it could touch me, the thick chains that bound it, dragged it back. Dante took this time to strike, shooting at the head I started on with his two pistols. I regained my composure and took aim again, joining Dante in shooting the bastard down. The dog smashed the ground with his paw, causing ice shards to rise from underneath. Dante dodged them easily and dived forwards to attack its head again with his sword as I shot the last of the ice off. The demon lay down, obviously feeling defeat settling in. Dante continued his attack mercifully and soon the head followed through the same fate as the last one, detaching and bashing to the ground. Only one head left. I shot at the ice armour, breaking through easier know, Dante surged forwards and sliced through the last head of the beast. Before he could do anymore damage, the creature jumped backwards in a defensive crouch.

"You Are Not Human, Are You?"

The blue-eyed dog head accused him.

"Who knows? I'm not even sure myself,"

Dante replied, throwing his arms out wide then pointing to himself.

"Regardless, You Have Proved Your Strength. I Acknowledge Your Abilitys. Take My Soul And Go Forth. You Have My Blessing."

And with that, the demon bowed its head then threw it back, shattering into tiny pieces and causing a great flash of light. The light, forming into a small ball shape, floated down towards Dante. He reached up and touched it and as he did so, the light turned into a set of blue ice, nunchucks, three of them all joining to the middle. Dante turned to look at me and smiled. I smiled back. Then he surprised me by showing off yet again. He was standing so still one minute, then the next he was swinging that thing around him in a blur, over his head and around his body.

"Woohoohoohoooo!"

He yelled as he expertly spun the weapon around his wrist and then around his ankle. He brought it back up, whooping and laughing, before finishing his performance, leaning forward on one leg and holding the three sides out, one hand lifting up, the other pushing it out and the other side tucked under his arm. I laughed and cheered him, clapping his little show. He stood straight and scratched the back of his head laughing with me.

Yey, Cerberus battle complete! I'll upload the next chapter soon :)