Hey, Shorin Fighter here with the newest chapter for our epic story. This Chapter focuses mostly on Dante and Shigure's relationship as well as Dante's role in this world and his ever growing powers. Back to the action
Chapter 12
Dante sat in the main house with numerous thoughts filling his head. Mostly of the kiss he had just shared with his master the night before. He could still feel the touch of her soft lips against his own. His heart had not slowed down since then. He also felt awkward around Akisame as well, since he caught them in the act. Even though he didn't catch them in mid kiss, Dante knew he suspected as much. Shigure confessing her love to him only made his mind race more. He knew she had never been in a relationship before so she didn't really know what love was. He wanted to tell her how he felt about her as well. He didn't know how to put it into words.
Another thought entered his head as he sipped on his tea. His battle with Raou. He could still remember flashes of his body changing into the monster that defeated the Yami man. He remembered feeling the fear from all of those present. He could remember his claw going through the other opponent's skull like butter and feeling his brain as it did.
How do I do that again? Dante thought.
He then began to release his Demon ki in attempts to trigger it again. Then it hit him.
Devil Trigger, he thought. I'm such a fucking Idiot.
He then set his new cup down and began concentrating on his ki. Releasing a massive amount that began to drop the temperature of the dojo. Kenichi began to see his breath as he ran vigorously on one of Akisame's training machines. Suddenly a shot of lightning went throught the ceiling and hit Dante on top of the head and he was looking at his demonic claw yet again.
Dante fist pumped,"Oh fuck. Yes." he whispered to himself.
Dante began focusing his energy to only make his hand demonic, the rest of his body was still normal.
"I feel..." Dante studied his claw and took a deep breath, "Stronger. What else can I do?"
Suddenly the door swung open which caused Dante to jump up with his hand behind his back. Akisame stood there with a concerned look on his face. He suddenly raised an eyebrow when he saw Dante's strange behavior.
"Relax." Akisame said, "I already know."
Dante raised an eyebrow then changed his claw back to normal, "Ya do?"
"Of course." He answered, "Last night was proof enough. And don't worry I don't think different of you."
Dante then began to wonder, "Wait what are you talking about?"
"I know you kissed Shigure last night." Akisame said, "It's pretty obvious."
Dante didn't know which topic was worse him becoming more of a demon or kissing Shigure. He then began to grow embarrassed not wanting to talk about either subject.
"Hahaha!" Akisame laughed, "I don't know why you would be so embarrassed about that. I understand, Shigure is very beautiful. I'm very happy for you."
Akisame then turned around and walked throught the doorway. Dante wondered if he should ask Akisame for advice.
"Wait."
Akisame stopped and looked at Dante.
"I need to ask you something."
"What is it?"
Dante looked at his feet, "What should I do now? I've been in tons of relationships before, but none like Shigure. I don't even know if being with me would be good for her."
Akisame nodded, "I understand. Shigure is different from other women. But I think you should just go with what your gut tells you. Ask her out, get to know her better. Show her a fun time and your relationship will have meaning."
Dante nodded, "Thanks Akisame."
Akisame smiled and walked away as the Elder brushed past him and closed the door behind him. Dante sat back down.
"Elder." He greeted.
"How are you feeling?" The Elder asked.
"Better actually." Dante said, "You um. You saw what happened to me too right?"
The Elder sat down across from Dante and poured himself a cup of tea.
"Yes I did." He replied, "It was quite amazing to say the least. Do you have any idea what that meant."
The Elder took a sip of his tea and curiously awaited Dante's answer.
"Well." Dante began, "I believe... I believe I have become more intact with my demon heritage. I can tell, my Devil Trigger has changed into a monster form. And I feel stronger... much stronger. And I feel like there's much I can do that I don't know of yet."
"Hm," The Elder sipped his tea, "It seems like there is much more to you than meets the eye, you'll figure it out in time."
He reached behind himself, "By the way. I thought you should have this."
The Elder set down a long Katana in a black sheath on the table between him and Dante.
"Raou dropped this before you threw him." The Elder said, "I think it's safe to say it's your trophy."
Dante picked up the sword in from of him and unsheathed it. He beheld the magnificently crafted blade that looked as if it had been crafted by Shigure.
"What about Rebellion?" Dante asked.
"After that giant tornado was created I didn't see it." The Elder said.
Dante looked over his shoulder and spawned the Rebellion. He then took it off his back and held it in his lap, but something was wrong. Rebellion looked different. It was now longer and looked as if a metal skeleton was holding it together.
"Is this the same sword." Dante asked.
"Looks like your weapon evolved as well." The Elder suggested.
Dante nodded then put Rebellion away. "Probably."
"I'll give you the day off." The Elder said standing up, "You've been through much."
The Elder walked through the door and left, "Thanks." Dante said admiring his new katana.
(Timeskip) Four hours later. Dante's room.
All day Dante couldn't find Shigure. He had tried looking for her at her usual spot on the roof, but she wasn't there. He even endured the spears and arrows Shigure's traps let out when he entered her room, but she still wasn't there. He asked Akisame if she had gone out but he said he hadn't seen her.
Dante was now daydreaming in his bed running his finger along the blade of his new sword and imagining he was back in Mundus's lair fighting his way to the top. One particular memory came into his mind. He and Vergil stood in the elevator when Vergil pulled out a tazer and handed it to Dante.
In the real world it's just a tazer. Vergil said, But in your hands it's a powerful demon weapon.
Dante rose out of his bed quickly in realization.
"Son-of-a-bitch." He said to himself.
He looked at his unsheathed Katana then began focusing his ki. He focused on every inch of the weapon then began seeing a bright blue glow around it. Dante did not let up and kept up his ki. The blade then became a bright blue outline of the sword it once was and let out a blinding light. When the light dimmed Dante saw in his hands that the sword had changed. It had a warm angelic presence to it and then sprouted out rays of light that went into Dante's mind. When it stopped Dante stared at the weapon. He now knew exactly how to use the weapon in beyond master ways, and he knew every trick the weapon had to it.
"Holy shit." Dante then got up and rushed outside jumping over the rail barely missing Kensei who was too focused on his porno to notice.
Dante ran into the thick woods in the Dojo's back yard toward the hot spring which he hadn't yet used. He stood in front of the humid steaming water and unsheathed the blade. He then began twirling it expertly around his body. With each swing it began to blow the water into the air. Then Dante began swinging it in a more rigid and controlled way, the water then dropped back into the hotspring and the earth around Dante rose like pillars around him. He then swung downward dropping the rocks down and began swinging it in a perfect flowing way as if it were a staff. The wind then began to blow powerfully with each swing. Finally Dante began fiercely swinging it blowing fire in the direction the blade went. Dante then stopped his swinging and held his new weapon in his hands.
"This is something else." He laughed.
He made to pick up the sheath then stopped himself and put it on his back. Sure enough the sword stayed just like Rebellion did and disappeared in a bright blue glow. Dante made to go back to the house then stopped and looked at the hot spring.
"Come on Dante." Scolded himself.
Dante quickly rushed back to the house grabbing one of his towels and rushing back to the hotspring. Dante changed out of his training uniform and quickly jumped into the hot water. The water felt even better in the cool evening air.
"AAAAh." Dante closed his eyes and sank into the water.
"New weapon huh?"
Dante shot up then looked for the source of the familiar voice. He looked at the trees which were getting hard to see because of the dark blue sky.
"Where are you?" He called.
Shigure suddenly shot down from the trees and landed behind Dante.
"Here." She said.
Dante jerked his head back and looked at her, "Oh it's you. Where have you been all day?"
"Here in the trees." She replied looking blankly at him.
"Why?" Dante asked, "I've been looking for you I wanted to spar a bit."
Shigure looked down at her feet, "I was... embarrassed. I didn't think you wanted to see me."
"Why would I not want to see you?" Dante asked.
Shigure gave him a look that said, You know exactly why.
"Shigure, are you embarrassed by that kiss?" Dante asked.
Shigure shook her head.
"You think I don't like you." Dante said for a moment knowing what she was thinking.
Shigure then nodded with a sad look on her face.
"Listen." Dante began, "When you kissed me I was surprised you liked me. I mean, I've always liked you, but I never expected you to like me back."
Shigure looked up with a hopeful look in her eyes.
Dante turned his body around and looked her square in the eye, "But I kissed you back. So of course I like you."
Shigure's hopeful look turned to a smile. Dante grinned at her reaction and leaned in and kissed her. Shigure then began to grow warm and blush. Her heart began to feel as if it were about to come out of her chest. Dante pushed his tongue into her mouth and pushed it against hers, she then wondered why this was and began to push back. Dante felt himself rising more and more out of the water. His eyes opened wide and he broke the kiss sitting back into the water and covering his crotch.
"What is it?" She asked.
"Nothing." Dante replied, "It's just that uh. I don't think this is the best place to do this right now."
"Why?" She asked curiously.
"Well you see." Dante said, "I'm a little too, you know. Naked. And if we kiss it may lead to something else, and everyone else it here. And they might hear you..."
Shigure raised her eyebrow curiously.
"Nevermind."
Shigure then turned around and started toward the house. "I'm gonna join you... Then we'll talk."
Dante watched Shigure walk back to the house then sunk back down into the water.
"Fuck." He said, "I'm so fucking stupid. What do I care if people hear us. Shit. What the hell is wrong with me?"
Moments later Dante was still sitting in the spring waiting for Shigure suddenly he heard a splash and he opened his eyes to see Shigure sitting nude in the water next to him. Tochumaru swam across the water on his back.
"So tell me about... your fight." She said.
Dante was too busy staring at her chest to hear. He quickly shook himself out of the daze.
"Right um well." Dante thought of his battle with Raou.
"I wasn't sure how the battle was gonna go." Dante began, "I knew in the end I was gonna have to fight him. When I finally met him I didn't expect him to be so powerful. For a human at least. We battled, my coat and shirt got torn to shreds, that's how good he was. I got unfocused and he defeated me, couldn't kill me of course, but pretty close. Only my brother has been able to do that. I remember Rebellion sticking out of my body then it started glowing, next thing I knew I was standing and I was... a monster. My Devil Trigger had evolved into a demonic form. One thing's for sure, I'm much more powerful now."
Shigure still didn't look at Dante, "What about your new weapon?"
"It was one of Raou's swords." Dante replied.
"It's... different."
"Yeah." Dante said, "I can evolve human weapons into angel and demon weapons. After I did it was like I knew every aspect every detail of this weapon. I became it's master in less than a second."
Shigure nodded looking down at the water, "Impressive."
"The weapon allows me to control all four elements." Dante said.
"So... what will you call it?" Shigure asked, "The sword. What will be... its name?"
Dante then spawned the new blade and held it above his head, "Muramasa."
(scene change) the next day. Clothes shop.
At dinner the previous night Dante spoke of his coat and shirt getting destroyed. And without hesitation Miu told him he needed to do some shopping. So she offered to take him which caused jealousy in Shigure who cut Miu's rice ball in half when she was taking a bite.
Now Dante was walking through the store with Miu looking at clothes. About every five seconds Dante had to say no to Miu who picked out bright colored neon clothes.
"What about this one?" She asked.
"That one's gay looking too." Dante grunted, "Put it back."
Dante had on his arm three tee shirts two of them were black one with a skull in the middle and the other with a pair of glaring red eyes on it that sparked Dante's interest. He also had a red shirt that had a pair of black angel wings on the neck. Dante also had three pairs of pants. One was plain black the other was a pair of simple blue jeans and the other was a pair of black boot cut jeans that faded to red on the bottom. Dante decided to get a pair of swimming trunks as well since he didn't have any. He was heading for the counter with his big load when something to his right caught his eye.
Dante set his pile of clothes on top of the rack and took out the item of interest. It was a long red leather trench coat with decorative stitching on the shoulder. He held it admiringly in front of him seeing it as the perfect substitute for his old coat. Dante set it on top of his pile of clothes and walked up to the counter. Miu frustratedly walked up to his side carrying a pair of black converse.
"Here how's these?" Miu said angrily.
Dante studied the black shoes then put them on top of the pile. "Not bad. They're not even gay lookin."
Miu pulled out her purse to pay when, "Oh no."
"What is it?"
"I don't have enough to pay." Miu explained.
The clerk looked at them with a concerned look, "If you can't pay then get out."
Dante made to haggle with the man when he heard shouting outside. A group of forty or so men were gathered around in front of the store screaming at each other looking about ready to kill each other.
"What's going on out there?" Dante asked.
"Mafia war looks like." The clerks answered, "They come here often to have at it with each other."
Suddenly a brilliant idea popped into Dante's head, "What do you say I get rid of 'em for ya. And you give us the clothes for free?"
"You two could take out all those guys?" The clerk asked with a skeptical look on his face, "What are you crazy?"
"No." Dante replied, "Just me."
The clerk laughed hysterically, "Okay pal. If you survive I'll throw in all the money in the register. Bhahahaha!"
Dante walked outside, "You got a deal."
(Insert music) Indestructible Disturbed
Miu smiled at the clerk who watched still laughing at Dante. Dante approached the mob who were all still arguing. He pushed his way to the middle then put his hands outward getting their attention.
"Okay ladies listen up!" Dante yelled turning the mob's attention and anger toward him, "I need you bitches to clear out now and have your little pillow fight somewhere else!"
The mob then closed in on Dante all cracking their knuckles and grinning confidently.
Dante sighed, "Oh well. I tried being nice."
Dante jumped straight up into the air doing a circular kick that knocked back ten of the enemies. Before the mob closed in again Dante jumped to the right kicking one enemy to his right with his left leg and the enemy to his left with the other. He then did a backwards kick sending the enemy behind him into another. Then a second enemy approached behind him and Dante simply jumped into the air and spun around kicking the enemy in the face. He then blocked an enemy strike with his forearm before hitting him in the neck with the other. An angry enemy threw a wide punch which Dante easily blocked with his forearm. The enemy then swung low which Dante also blocked. The enemy then began throwing five rapid punched all of which Dante blocked before grabbing his arm and side kicking him into three of his teammates.
Two more enemies approached Dante from behind. Dante simply stood on his hands and donkey kicked them into more enemies. Dante then jumped backward kicking another enemy in the face. Then forward again kicking another three times in the chest before landing. Another enemy approached to Dante's right and another to his left. Dante jumped to the right and side kicked him on his back. Then he jumped up and spun around to the other enemy and kicked him in the air. One enemy then began kicking at Dante which he easily blocked before picking him up and hitting the rest of the enemies with his body.
The store clerk stood in extreme shock at what had just happened. He fearfully and thankfully gave Miu the money in the register like he promised and the two left the store with their win stepping over the fallen bodies of the unconcious mafia members. Miu happily took out her purse and put the money inside.
"Hold on." Dante said catching a glimpse at the rather large amount of money that was already in there. "You did have enough to pay, didn't you?"
"You can't prove anything." Miu smiled.
Dante laughed, "Bhahahah! Nice!"
There you have it. That was a fun chapter to right. Sorry it wasn't as action focused as the other ones. I just felt it was necessary for Dante's development.
Things to address:
Muramasa
Now I know you guys have been demanding a katana weapon for Dante to use. But I wanted to give him a weapon that had a strong elemental control. So I gave it all four.
Evolving weapons
Remember how kablooey went from a simple tazer to a grenade gun in the game. I figured why can't Dante do the same thing with any other weapon. Also I figure it was a good supernatural aspect to Dante.
The signature red coat
Now from the beginning Dante was evolving into his old self. From his long white hair, to his revised skills. Then to his new devil trigger. Now finally the red coat has sealed the deal.
In other news I have been thinking of starting an other story. A crossover between the walking dead and call of duty. I'll get back to you with more news. Until the next update.
