A/N: Sorry that this is a little later in the day than everyone is used to! I'm working my butt off to get everything that I need to done tonight and I have an 8:00 am class DX yeah coffee! It is my friend! So I got to go home this weekend and I got to see my best friend and my boyfriend and yeah, it was awesome!

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Shock

Dante growled when his demonic energy tried to jump too eagerly to the surface when he pulled on it. Jackie started when a growl slid from the man beside her's throat, not a human approximate but an honest to god growl. When the slayer opened his eyes , they were no longer an icy blue but a vibrant glowing crimson, surprising the poor woman enough that she slid backward an inch, sliding another when a small flicker of red electricity leapt off of Dante.

"What is that?" she whispered as the flickers increased in intensity, the half devil giving off another growl, revealing a long glistening fang as he resisted just letting the transformation take place, if he did that… there was no chance in hell that Jackie would stick around, if he could do it slowly though… It was something that he'd never tried and it hurt like a son of a bitch. Usually he was in the midst of battle when he Triggered and the shockwave would pitch enemies away and he'd be enraptured in the sensation of power that came with it. But he couldn't just do that now…

"You asked to see my markings of my demon blood, I'm just showing you what you asked for…" the elder's voice was low and slightly distorted as his vocal chords changed. He felt his fingers lengthen into claws as he slowly allowed more of his demonic energy pour in.

Jackie couldn't help herself, she backed up again as Dante's skin began to turn red and black, parts warping into spiked and points that reminded her of the quick glimpse of Nero's arm that she'd gotten. How long did this go on for? Just what was this man? The half devil met her eyes for a moment looking apologetic; he couldn't hold it in any more… with a burst of that red electricity there was no longer a man standing before her but a demon. A terrifying creature with a glowing chest, talons, wings, a monster in every definition of the word. He took a deep breath, steam roiling out of his mouth before that red electricity enveloped him again and Dante was left standing there, looking slightly more worn for wear. Mrs. Galvan, just stared, her primal instincts still screaming at her to run, to get away, the slayer seemed to be expecting this though and scooted a little farther away from her, giving her space to breathe and calm down.

"You…"

"Is that proof enough for you?" he asked, keeping his eyes down, still trying to seem as small and harmless as he could. He knew how people reacted to seeing a demon, especially to seeing a person that they thought they knew turn into a demon. He still clearly remembered the first time that Lady had seen him Trigger… that had been an ordeal. Mitch's mother took a deep, calming breath, trying to soothe her rattled nerves.

"I do suppose that'll suffice." She said before pausing. "You really are a demon, aren't you?" Dante nodded

"Only half but yes, I am. Mrs. Galvan, can I ask something of you?" she looked up at him, seeming less afraid than she had been a mere moment ago, she was a tough woman, if nothing else.

"What is it?"

"Don't… tell Nero about what you saw…"

"He doesn't know?" her eyes widened, his own son didn't know that his father could transform into a demon?

"No… and I'd prefer to keep it that way for now, Nero's been through a lot as it is, I don't want to scar him further."

"Wouldn't it comfort him to know that his father is like him, that he's not alone in his abnormality, if there's something that kids want Mr. Redgrave, it's a sense of belonging-ness."

"You just saw that, how do you think any twelve year old is going to react to that?" he asked.

"Nero is different, he's your son. I think he'll be surprised, but I think he'll be more relieved than anything else. I won't tell him, but I highly suggest that you do." In that moment Jackie found that she wasn't really afraid anymore, startled? Hell yes, rattled? Most definitely. But scared? Not really, she saw in Dante a man that wanted to do the best he could to raise his kid and was at a loss of where to go next.

It surprised Dante when the redhead scooted across the couch and put her arms around him in a gentle hug.

"It'll all work out Mr. Redgrave, I promise." She said softly, giving him a comforting pat before scooting away, the half devil looked extremely startled by this move and Jackie gave a small laugh at his expression. This seemed to snap him out of it and he gave his trademark smirk before saying.

"Dante, call me Dante."

"Alright then Dante, it's nice to make your acquaintance, I'm Jackie." She held out her hand which the slayer took and shook politely with a grin. There was still a mild tension in the woman's eyes, and it would always be there, this man was something that was dangerous and unexplainable, but he was also a man, and a father. They had just broken apart when Mitch and Nero burst in the doors.

"Mom! Nero can knock over a tree with his arm! You should've seen it!" With that Jackie turned to glare at the half devil next to her.

A/N: I like the ending XD Oh btw, I changed Dante's devil form slightly to suit my own needs but I mean it changes every game so I don't feel too bad. And I think Credo will be coming back next chapter! I hope you all didn't forget about him!

Till next time,

-Winged Element