October 9th, 7:43 AM Nero wandered aimlessly around NERV HQ, he had been informed by V that they were now cooperating with NERV, and that their next mission would be in 24 hours. Now, for someone who's entire life revolves around hunting and killing demons, this was mind-numbingly boring. Sure, he had admired The Evangelions twice now in the same hour, but it was all tiresome for the young devil hunter. Eventually, he just flopped on a couch in one of the many break rooms, they had taken his beloved Red Queen and Blue Rose, so he couldn't tinker with them to pass the time, they had also confiscated his Devil Breaker to research it, all in all, it sucked for him. He slumped down on the couch, staring up at the white ceiling, a part of him actually kinda missed the decrepit wooden ceiling of Devil May Cry. He heard the door to the break room open and he looked up to see the same woman that had held him at gunpoint earlier today, she eyed him warily before pouring herself a mug of coffee from one of the many pots sitting on the counter. She sat down across the room, sipping her coffee and trying to ignore him. Misato didn't know how to feel about the fact they were partnering up with these people, but she didn't have to interact with them. Nero, who hadn't talked to anyone since V left to do who knows what, decided to engage in some casual conversation Nero: "So, is this your first time dealing with demons?"
She briefly shot him a glance before continuing to ignore him Nero: "Look, I know our introduction wasn't exactly the best. You know, with all the guns. I'm Nero, Devil Hunter. What about you?"
She decided to humor him, maybe he isn't as bad as she thinks Misato: "Captain Misato Katsuragi of NERV. Tell me, Nero, what are you two doing here? "V" never answered me."
Nero: "Well. V came to us with a job and we thought it could be some easy money. So we took a trip down to the Underworld to bag the bastard that took my arm. Next thing I know we're running away and now we're on the other side of the world in Japan of all places."
Misato: "Well, that's awfully convenient. It just *happened* to appear right here, right now?"
Nero: "V said there's a reason for that. Personally, I don't care where we are, what matters is I settle my score with that son of a bitch."
Misato: "I see. Well, on a positive note we have your van down in the vehicle area."
Nero's eyes suddenly widened Nero: "Did you search inside?"
Misato: "No... Why?" Nero: "Take me to it, now."
She could see panic on his face, she didn't just what scared considering his "job" but she didn't wanna find out. She quickly led him down into the holding and to his van. He hastily threw open the door and looked around, before turning around "Doesn't look like there's anything here." Misato said out loud to no one in particular, before Nero threw his left arm into the closet next to him and dragged out a strange woman from within, holding her ear as a parent would to a misbehaving child Nero: "what did I tell you about following me here? We talked about this before I went in."
?: "Calm your tits, will you? It wasn't exactly by choice! Besides, who's gonna look after your Devil Breaker. You?"
Misato: "Hold on. Who is she?"
Nero finally let go of her ear, which she reflexively grabbed, it look like it hurt Nero: "Misato. Meet Nico, Driver, Devil Breaker creator, and biggest pain in my ass ever."
Nico: "pleasure to meet ya!"
Nick held out her hand, which Misato reluctantly shook, "more nut jobs" she thought to herself. Nico looked over at Nero's arm before becoming extremely angry Nico: "Just where the hell is that Devil Breaker?! Did you go ahead and shatter it you-"
Nero: "Will you shut up?! They confiscated it. Said they wanted to study it"
This seemed to calm her down a little, before she gained a determined look on her face. She turned to Misato Nico: "Where'd they take my baby?"
Misato: "Floor B-6, tell them you're with Devil May Cry."
Nico: "Oh I'll tell em alright. That thing belongs to me!"
Nico then stormed out of the van, heading towards her prey, all Nero could muster up the energy to say was Nero: "Crazy Woman."

8:56 AM Shinji opened his eyes. Looking up at the ceiling, it was unfamiliar. He looked around his white room, a sterile smell hung in the air, and the beeping of strange machinery confirmed his suspicions, he was in a hospital. But his mind wasn't concerned with his injuries, it was concerned about what he had saw after he defeated The Angel, just what was the Evangelion? He sat up in his bed, looking around, it was barren with no chairs and a singular door leading out. He stood up off his bed, dragging his IV bag with him as he wandered through the halls, at point he stopped, looking out the windows, and that's when he caught sight of her. That girl, Rei, she was on a gurney being pushed down the hall, and as she passed him they locked eyes before she disappeared down the hallway. Had he really risked his life just for her? Looking back on it now, he could see his father had manipulated him, of course he did, but again injured or not he wouldn't let anyone else pilot that metal death machine. He looked down the all again, and saw Misato walking towards him, finally, he was leaving this place

9:22 AM "So, V, you really think that Commander schmuck can help us beat Urizen?" Asked V's bird-like companion, Griffon V: "One can only hope, after all, he is our most trustworthy ally in Tokyo-3"
Griffon: "That doesn't really say much considering we're on the other side of the world" V: "We both know the Commander's capabilities, after all, it was he that aided Dante in destroying the Temen-Ni-Gru."
Griffon: "Or, he's a lucky bastard that was protected by Dante cuz he knew Vergil?" V: "Perhaps. But for now, we should focus on determining how long the LCL will last. All the humans appear to be evacuated, his supply is cut off. But how long until he branches out? The LCL may be powerful, but if left alone The Qliphoth will be able to become powerful enough to bypass it"
Griffon: "Why don't we just up the dosage when that happens?" V: "It will only prolong the inevitable, as The Qliphoth will only grow in power once more. Additionally, the roots right now without any blood in them will become as hard as stone" Griffon: "V... You're not suggesting what I think you're suggesting?"
V: "If The Qliphoth becomes softer and easier to destroy the more blood is added to it... Then why don't we soften it up?" Griffon: "Are you out of your mind?! How many people are you suggesting we sacrifice!?" V: "Nothing of the sort. The Fourth Angel will arrive soon, The Qliphoth will seek it. As soon as it absorbs the blood, we attack it's weak points." Griffon: "I really hope you know what you're doing, V. I'm not keen on a repeat of what happened last time you tried fighting a Demon king" V only dwelled in silence at what Griffon had said, how foolish Vergil was to try destroy Mundus single-handedly...

1997, September 13th, Red Grave City It had been two years since Gendo had encountered Vergil in Fortuna. And now it seemed like fate itself wanted them to meet again. In the past months, Gendo had been trying to track down the second Son Of Sparda, Dante. And just as soon as he had found him, Vergil showed up again upon his tower of doom. Gendo pondered just up and leaving, it was none of his concern, after all he got all he needed from Vergil back in Fortuna, but his plans were foiled when he saw Dante sauntering over towards the Temen-Ni-Gru, arms raised as if he was challenging Vergil to attack him. And his challenge was met when a swarm of demons appeared, attacking the red coated man. A smirk appeared on Dante's face as he jumped into the air, spinning around and shooting rapidly from his pistols, as soon as he landed he dashed towards the nearest Demon, impaling it with his sword before throwing it into the others, knocking them down like bowling pins. Just as Dante was celebrating his victory, one of the demons who he had not quite gotten rid of arose ready to strike the unaware man. Gendo quickly grabbed a holy water from his coat and threw it at the Demon, who went up in flames, shrieking. Dante finally took notice of the Demon and Gendo Dante: "What are you doing here? Thought everybody took off." Gendo: "I'm here for the same reason you are. Dante, Son Of Eva" Dante: "Oh, so you're one of those people, alright, put em up old man-" Gendo: "You misunderstood. I am not here to fight, I'm here to aid you. Vergil did not do this alone, a man named Arkham, a member of an organization named SEELE. I need not get into all the details, but you must eliminate him, and save your brother. Arkham wishes to rob you both of your power, and your father's power."
Dante: "Gee, thanks. But you wouldn't go helping me for no reason now would you? Spit it out, I don't got all day."
Gendo: "Dante, Arkham's death is benefit enough. Just try not to get yourself killed."
Dante: "Yeah, yeah, whatever Old-timer. I'll see you around, if you survive" Dante walked off, leaving Gendo behind. Gendo used the opportunity to leave Red Grave before things got messy. Dante battled his way through the Temen-Ni-Gru, defeating countless demons before coming face to face with his brother. He didn't care enough to save Vergil, in fact Dante wanted the exact opposite, but he would lose that confrontation, and his true power would awaken. With the help of his Devil Trigger, Dante easily destroyed everything in his path. And in a rare moment of alliance he and Vergil united to slay Arkham, but after the dust cleared, they could not set aside their differences. Vergil stayed in the Underworld, rushing to face Mundus and losing. Dante would languish in the human world, hating himself for not being able to save his brother. But soon, Dante would get his wish, his opportunity to save Vergil, and restore what was left of his family...