The Blood Red Moon
Chapter 4: Her Black Knight
A/N: This is where the chapter changes ratings. Also I don't own DMC or it's characters. All I lay claim to is Ariana.
Next Morning...
Virgil stretched easily. A yawn escaped him as he got up. No one would ever see him in this relaxed state. He dressed in a blue button down and black pants. Slowly he entered his room to find Ariana missing. Walking out onto the balcony he saw her standing beside the sea again. The sun was rising. Her wings were out and a light blanket was draped over her shoulders. There was something glistening on her cheek.
"Ariana?"
"Virgil?"
He approached her slowly. What she did in the span of a few seconds shocked him. She launched herself at him. Her arms wrapped tightly around him.
"I was so afraid. I dreamt you died at the hands of your copy and I woke this morning and you weren't there."
"Ariana was my copy wearing red?"
"Yes, he did why?"
"It's my twin Dante."
"My Black Knight I was so worried."
"Why do you call me Black Knight?"
"It suits I guess."
Athought crossed his mind. His hand came up. Ariana must of read his mind because she grabbed his hand to stop it's progress.
"Don't," she warned softly.
"What are you afraid of?"
"After we do this and you have the power you sought can I be sure that you can still love me?"
"Who said I love you anyway."
"Point taken. So don't touch that point again."
"You'd allow this if I loved you?"
"But you don't and I know it so what's the point?"
He forced her head up with his hand and placed a light kiss on her lips. She pushed him away
"What is wrong with you?" she demanded
."You, that's what's wrong with me."
"Virgil... I..."
His hand were released and they began to wander up and down her sides. One of her arms was wrapped around his neck and the other was wrapped around his waist. Their bodies were sandwiched together. She broke the kiss and stared deeply into his ice blue eyes.
"Virgil..."
He put a finger on her lips.
"Don't say anything..."
He picked her up and leapt onto his balcony. Carefully he put her on the bed. Sitting down beside her his fingers gently stroked her cheek.
"I love you my Black Knight," she whispered as she leaned into his touch.
Virgil hesitated for a moment. He felt bad now he was going to claim her and take the power he wanted from her. Trust glittered in her forest green eyes. Her shirt slipped down a little bit then he noticed it a light mark on her throat. The ink was blue. It was a feather surrounded by flames. His fingers gently traced the lines. A light blush appeared on her cheeks. Then he noticed that her black feathers were tipped with navy blue.
"Is this because of me?"
"Yes."
He watched in fascination as something to her hands. One of her feathers lay there. She held it out as if it was a peace offering.
"What's this?"
"This is one of my feathers. Used in the right way it can summon me from anywhere if I'm alive."
He got up and placed the feather is his drawer for safe keeping.
"Ariana..."
"No more words are needed."
She leaned forward and captured his lips. His arms slipped around her waist and the other ran down her back. They broke the kiss and he began to nuzzle his shoulder. Her hands snaked up under his shirt over the muscles of his chest. His skin was really cold to the touch.
"Virgil you cold."
"I'm use to it."
"We need to warm you up then," she purred.
She could of sworn the stoic Sparda twin had blushed but she couldn't be sure due to the shadows covering his face.
"You're already on fire, Ariana."
She blushed a deep crimson Ariana was sure she was so red that she glowed in the dark. As if Virgil had read her mind he began to chuckle.
"So my Black Knight can laugh."
"Ariana are you sure you want this?"
"I'm sure."
Virgil began to gently bite and kiss down her neck and shoulder.
(I decided to stop this scene right here so you peoples can guess what went on. The original written down copy actually has a bit more detail but not much more. Just to let you know... Onward with the story.)
They continued through the morning completing their mating dance until they lay exhausted in each others arms. Ariana drifted off to sleep first. Virgil stayed awake a little bit longer to try and sort out his thoughts. They were in a chaotic mess. The 'What ifs' (don't you hate those?) ran through his head. A small smile escaped his stoic exterior as she shifted her head from the crook of his neck to his chest while muttering his name. Not a single thought of controlling her or power crossed his mind as he drifted off to sleep beside his lover. Later that Night... Virgil woke up alone.
"Ariana?"
She wasn't around. He dressed quickly thinking something might of happened. A sigh of relief escaped him as he walked out onto the balcony. She was sitting on the balcony watching the stars only covered in a light blanket.Her gaze was distant but a happy smile played on her face. 'I wouldn't mind waking up to this every morning.' he thought.
"Ariana come back inside its late."
Her glittering eyes turned towards him. The forest green orbs had seemed to capture the star light in the right way to make them shine with an ethereal glow. He saw love shining in her eyes. Walking forward he wrapped his arms around her and rested his head on her shoulder as they watched the night together. Thunder rumbled across the water as the tropical storm heads rolled their way.
"We better get inside before we get wet," he suggested.
She nodded. He picked her up gently and carried her back to the bed. Virgil returned to shut the glass doors. When he returned to her side she began to nuzzle his shoulder. She made the decision to complete the power right while he slept. Her lover laid down beside her ready to fall asleep beside his mate. As he slept Ariana watched as the storm raged outside. It only took a few moments for the storm to pass on and the moon rose. Tonight was the perfect night for this due to the blood red hue of the moon. Using one of her sharp nails she cut her hand and began to draw out the same symbol on her neck on his chest. The power surrounded her mate. The light it created vanished. Ariana felt drained but content. Their heartbeats were in sync now. Laying her head back down on his chest she fell asleep listening to his heartbeat. Virgil came awake suddenly feeling as if someone had stuck his hand in an electric socket. His senses were heighten greatly. He could hear a thrum of someone else's heartbeat in his ears. There were blood stains on the bed. The ones that were on Ariana's pillow confused him the most. He got up and put some black pants on. He went to find her by following the heartbeat in his chest. She was sitting on a stone bench in the garden. A light blanket was wrapped around her shoulders. The hand that was holding the blanket up was bandaged up.
"It's all right Virgil it will be gone soon."
"What happened?"
"I completed the power thing while you were asleep."
"Why?"
"The power is what you sought right?"
He shook his head in confusion.
"Don't worry so much it will heal soon."
"Is that why are heartbeats are in sync?"
"Yes."
"Why last night? It could have waited."
"Last night was the night of the Blood Red Moon. Dangers coming when the moon becomes red and I fear I had to do it before it was to late."
"What kind of danger?"
"I don't know. All you need to worry about now is how to control your power now. Close your eyes and learn."
He did as he was told.
Later...
Virgil came awake with a splitting headache. A soothing song curled around him. He listened for a moment.
'Midnight is calling live softly,
slowly drowning with the love we need
Bless me with the leaves off of the tree
on it, I see the freedom rain
Praise to the father
Blessed by the water
Black night, dark skies
The Devil's Cry.'
A slow smile escaped him as she finished the song. His head was in her lap. Her hands were gently running through his hair She was leaning against the tree and her wings were mantled. They were blocking the rays of the sun from his face. Then did he notice what she was wearing. She was wearing one of his blue shirts and her black pants.
"Ariana?"
"So you're awake. How did it go?"
"It was rough. Someone in my inner battle said that, 'our love had to be strong or my power wouldn't last'."
"Who ever said that was right."
"Don't lecture me Ariana I know that."
"You may know it but can you feel it beating within you?"
Virgil could have sworn that at that moment when she said that there was a period where her heart skipped a beat. Shrugging it off for the moment he decided to ask her about it later.
"Let's enjoy each others company while we still can," she said quietly.
Ariana's mind drifted towards the dream she had before. The man in the dream Virgil's twin Dante confused her for some reason. She didn't ask about him because she figured it was a touchy subject for her lover. The two of them sat in companionable silence in each others arms. Ariana stared off into the distance.Their peace was shattered by a shadow minion.
"Sir!" the creature hissed.
"What is it?""An intruder sir."
"What kind of intruder?"
"It's Dante my Lord."
"Stop him from getting further in the mansion."
"Yes, sir."
Virgil rose bringing Ariana up with him.
"Ariana I want you to hide."
"Be careful Virgil."
She ran into the house and hid in their room. The doors were locked behind her. Warily she paced around the room like a caged tiger. Now of all times she wished that she had her blood beast.
"So beautiful," a voice purred into her ear.
She whipped around to face the threat. It was Mundus.
"What do you want?"
"Power of course my dear."
A shiver ran down her spine when he called her dear.
"Virgil has the power you seek."
"Don't play games girl."
"I'm not lying Virgil has taken my virginity and therefore has my power."
"If that is true then you are of no use."
Ariana backed up. She recognized the threat for what it was. There was no way she could fight him and win. Of course she would put up a decent fight but never win. Her mind was racing. The evil leapt towards her. Her wings fanned out as she moved backwards to dodge the attack. Mundus was really fast. He laid blow after blow on her body. Blood dripped from each cut and it felt like acid. Ariana bit back a whimper of pain
."A tough one aren't you?"
"Virgil will come for me and kill you," she growled weakly.
"I know that's the entire point."
Mundus leapt forward and slashed at her unprotected chest. Blood flowed out with more vigor. She sank to her knees. He vanished with an evil laugh. The doors were slammed open. For a second she almost thought it was her mate but the clothes and gun told another story. The man walked up to her and gently picked her upper body up.
"Are you all right Miss?"
"You... must be... Dante..."
"Do I know you?"
"No."
Her breathing was becoming more labored. The light in her eyes was beginning to fade. Suddenly she went limp in his arms and he knew she had lost the battle with death. Virgil decided at that moment to storm in. The scene before him made his already pale face pale even more.
"What have you done?"
"I didn't do this to her brother."
Dante laid the girl carefully to the side. Standing up he readied himself for the battle that he knew was coming. Swords clashed and wings beat. Dante was able to over power his brother. Dante graced his brother with his mercy and let him live this time and Dante told him as much. Once Virgil recovered he vanished.
A/N: Cliff hangers you hate them don't you? This isn't the end so don't get in a huff. Sorry it took so long with posting this chapter... Where I work it's been hectic.