Author's Note: I'm speeding up the clock just a bit. Some events will be altered.
Chapter 6: Just In Time!
Dante never gave up looking for Vergil. Since that night, Dante pondered over the note. Somehow, Vergil hinted that something huge was happening. It had been about nine months since Vergil left that dawn.
"Dante, I have good news my friend," Morrison said with a grin. Dante raised an eyebrow as he looked away from a map where he marked places he's searched. "Found him."
"Where?"
"Fortuna." Morrison said. Dante geared up and made his way to Fortuna. He didn't have a lot of time. Although demon pregnancies were less noticeable than humans, the gestation period was the same. Dante knew that if Vergil did fall pregnant that night, that it was almost time!
Vergil walked through the streets of Fortuna, making sure he wasn't raising suspicion. He knew that this over religious city had an infatuation with his father. He also noticed that relics had been collected. Why would they need those? As he ate dinner and researched, he overheard about The Order of The Sword.
Father founded and led it huh? Something is wrong. The very air smells demonic….Ah! His hands flew to his rounded stomach. Although he wasn't obvious, he did have a baby bump. Many times he wanted to return to Dante but his Devil pressed on in the pursuit.
Please, I want to go home. Vergil pleaded. His devil hissed.
We have not completed our quest. After the nestling is born, we will resume.
I don't want to abandon my baby! Vergil sobbed. Please, allow me to be with his father…
He's coming to us. When he comes, you will have our nestling then be on your way.
Why are we doing this? I am so tired….
Quit being a brat! This must be done! Remember why we are doing this!
It hurts that our home and Mother are gone…Father made his choice, but Dante and I will have each other and our nestling…
His devil remained silent at this. It was logically sound but there is one major thing.
His Devil is not awake, rouse it and maybe I'll reconsider it.
How?
I think you know exactly 'how'.
Vergil's eyes widened at the realization. Dante would have to be killed. He choked back a sob. He loved Dante too much.
You're going to have to do it. You know from experience that a Devil doesn't just 'wake up on it's own.
Vergil rubbed his stomach to calm himself and his active son. It was his turn to be silent for his Devil was right. From experience and the knowledge he obtained over the years in his travels. He hated it, but his Devil was right!
He was about to say something when he heard screams and hissing. He quickly finished his dinner, grabbed Yamato and headed to the chaos. It was a mess of scarecrows! Of all days, why today? Oh well, let's get on with it! Vergil unsheathed Yamato and charged, being very careful that they didn't touch him. He summoned up his swords and sliced through. But unbeknownst to him, another wave of scarecrows were ready to jump him from above! As soon as the wave was dead, they jumped….
"VERGIL! MOVE YOUR ASS!" A voice from the shadows barked. Vergil dashed away and the scarecrows were riddled with bullets and fell dead! Vergil looked toward the shadows and smiled. There, holding two smoking guns, was Dante!
"Hiya Babe," Dante greeted as he blew the smoke away and holstered his guns. "Did you miss me?" Vergil's eyes welled up with tears and after sheathing Yamato, ran into Dante's embrace. The Devil Hunter held him and comforted the Dark Slayer who was sobbing on his shoulder.
"It's ok Babe, I got you." Dante whispered. Vergil nuzzled into the Hunter's neck. Both gasped when the baby began to move. Dante chuckled while Vergil smiled.
"Our son is saying hello."
"Babe, why did you leave? You didn't have to….I searched everywhere for you…"
"Dante I wanted to protect you and…" Vergil placed his hand onto his baby bump. "And protect him."
"You know that it would've been wiser to stay with me." Vergil bowed his head. Surprisingly, so did his Devil. Dante placed a hand onto the baby bump and chuckled again.
"He's a strong one. Well, we should get going."
"Why?" Vergil asked before gasping as a sharp pain hit him. "Oh…."
"That's why." Dante said as he swept Vergil into his arms and hauled ass.
Vergil panted and moaned as Dante walked into Redgrave Memorial with the Dark Slayer in his arms.
"I need a doctor, my wife's in labor!" Vergil blushed at that term and his Devil purred. Wife? What is that?
Female spouse…Similar to an Omega….
Ah, so a husband is like an Alpha …
Exactly…
Ah I see, well we'll correct it later. Nestling wants out!
Dante was surprised at who ran to them. It was the same doctor who tended to him over a decade ago!
"Doc?" Dante asked in surprise. "What's your secret you're not…old!"
"Come with me." The doctor ordered. Dante followed, making sure he had a good grip on Vergil. They made it to a private room and Dante gently set Vergil down in the chair.
"Good job lad. Its been a long time. I'll explain later, right now, dress down your Omega and put him in this." He set down a dressing gown near the bed. Dante blinked for a moment then slowly went to his knees, removing Vergil's boots, coat and socks before helping him up and removed his vest, shirt, and pants He blinked then grinned at the lack of underwear.
"Babe, went commando eh?"
"Just today as a precaution." Vergil said with a blush. "Usually I go for boxers. Minus that one time at the club."
"Oh yea, those cute black satin panties…damn Babe…" Dante growled softly. Vergil smiled then gasped. Dante shook his head clear and continued to help Vergil get dressed into the dressing gown and comfortably back in the chair before the doctor walked in.
"Good job lad." He said kindly. "I'll be your attending and delivering the nestling when its time."
Doc, you promised to explain." Dante said as he stroked Vergil's hair, sitting in the seat next to him. The Doctor smiled.
"You're right," He said. "The secret is this: I am a Demon Lord. My name, is Asmodeus. I served your father as one of his apprentices alongside my brother Baul. While my brother strayed the course, I have not. I still serve your father by serving his family." Dante sat back stunned. He hated demons and here was one who not only saved his life, but was now here to help deliver his son. Wonders never cease…
"So you know who I am then?" Vergil asked calmly.
"I do, Lord Sparda." Asmodeus said. "Many believed you to be dead. But it is a miracle that you are both here and welcoming a nestling into the world." He smiled. "I have been keeping tabs on you though Dante, you have been living up to your name I see."
"Yea and I found my Beatrice at last." Dante grinned. Asmodeus smiled then laughed. Vergil blinked then lightly whapped Dante upside the head.
"You're such an idiot."
"But you love me though." Dante teased. Vergil smiled and sighed. It was true, Dante may have been an idiot, but he loved him.
"Yes I do." He whispered as he pulled Dante closer to him, kissing him softly. "I really do."
"I love you too Babe." Dante whispered before kissing him again. "And I love you too little one." He dropped to his knees and kissed the baby bump before looking up at Vergil again.
"After all this, we are so tying the knot." He said firmly.
"Why wait?" Asmodeus asked. "I can easily get a priest before the nestling comes."
"Luckily I kept this little baby in my pocket." Dante grinned as he pulled out a red velvet box out of his pocket and opened it. It was a beautiful wedding band of platinum with tanzanite, both black and white diamond and a hint of fire garnet. It was a beautiful piece and Vergil knew from the aura coming off of it, that Dante didn't buy it. He gasped when Dante took his hand and knelt.
"You bewitched me that night, I gave my love, my purity and my heart to you. I love you and I love our son, always. Will you marry me?" Vergil wanted to cry. He already knew his answer.
"Yes." He managed with a sob. Dante held him close and kissed him. Asmodeus smiled and went to get a priest. They had to work fast, for the newest Sparda was to arrive.
"And do you Vergil take Dante as your Alpha and husband to have and to hold, to honor and protect as you both shall live?" The Priest asked.
"Yes I do."
"Then exchange rings and seal your vows with a kiss." The Priest said. Both did and when the kiss was over Vergil groaned and panted before a splash was heard. Dante's mouth dropped.
"Wow, just in time!"
"OH YOU WRETCH! DON'T TOUCH ME!" Vergil roared as the pain kicked him again. His body felt as if it was being torn apart and he wanted it over. Dante braced his beloved as another wave of contraction hit.
"Well, it's time to push Vergil." Asmodeus said gently. "You're going to push for a count of three then rest. Dante brace him like you're doing. Ready?"
Vergil nodded and gripped the sheets. He was a bit awkward that someone else other than his Alpha was between his legs. Asmodeus was professional and respectful.
"Push!" He said. Vergil bore down and pushed. Dante whispered soothingly and kissed his forehead as he continued to brace and support. Vergil continued to push but stopped when Asmodeus tapped his knee.
"Good, rest then we will begin again, everything is going smoothly. If you need to Trigger, then do so but do NOT thrash, for any reason. Dante your Devil hasn't awakened yet I see, you will need to hold him! Think you'll be able to? If not, you will have to switch places with me now." Dante shook his head.
"No, I'm staying here. I got this." Asmodeus nodded then looked at Vergil. The soon to be mother was laboring and sweating. With a cry, Vergil triggered and Dante was in shock but he amped up his aura.
"Holy shit….." He said, awed at the blue black Devil on the birthing table. He shivered in pleasure when a wicked looking tail caressed him. Oh my, a tail too….oh this will be fun! He held the Devil down, making sure he didn't thrash.
"Good!" Asmodeus said. "Vergil, your nestling is crowning I need you to push again, count of five this time." The Devil grunted and braced against Dante again who was holding him down easily. His Devil is not awakened and yet, he is able to hold a Triggered Devil down, remarkable power! That is a true Alpha Devil….I daresay he's more powerful than his own sire…
"Now push!" Asmodeus commanded. Vergil groaned, moaned and roared as he bore down again, muscles working hard and Dante held him down when he tried to move sharply.
"No Babe, don't move!" Dante ordered. "You'll hurt him and yourself!" The Devil looked at him with glowing blue eyes but relaxed. "That's it Babe, focus on me. He's almost here."
Vergil gently wrapped his tail around Dante's arm and bore down again, soon the baby's head and shoulders were freed and Asmodeus leaned in and gently pulled the baby out.
"WAHHHH WAAHHHH!" A shrill powerful cry cut through the air and Vergil dropped his trigger with a sigh, leaning tiredly against Dante, who smiled and held him tight, kissing him soundly.
"You did it Babe, he's beautiful!" Dante said happily. Vergil sighed and leaned back as Dante went to cut the cord. Asmodeus handed him the scissors but Dante refused them and growled before eyes went red and he bit the cord! Asmodeus and Vergil were amazed at that. That was a demonic tradition! Asmodeus took the baby and cleaned it before wrapping him in a black blanket.
"Congratulations, it's a healthy baby boy." He said as he handed the boy to his parents. Both parents cooed and kissed their son.
"Do you have a name?" He asked. The parents looked at each other then the mother looked down and smiled.
"Nero," He said softly. "His name is Nero."