Chapter 8: Finding You Again

A/N: I better explain some things here before I start this story. Ariana has a second entity in her if you remeber her beast state Sun Dance. She will be talking to her inner beast but it isn't Sun Dance. She has two of them. One for her fathers side and the other for her mothers side. The one that her mothers side gave her is called Kit. He's a lot calmer and rational than Sun Dance. Kit is a fox demon to be exact.

kit's thoughts
...' Ariana's thoughts
Normal speech.

Ariana paced back and forth in the confines of the room. Her beast mode took over awhile ago. Her tail thrashed angrily. The animal side recognized Van as Virgil and was determined to mate with him again. Shaking off the desire that swept over her she continued to pace angrily. Her pupils were constantly turning color to show her mental unrest. Her claws were raking long furrows in the ground. Every sound made her start, snarl, and start again.
You know it's him why do you deny it? the beast snarled.
Because Mundus will destroy him. Van isn't Virgil by a long shot. In his half breed devil form then sure I'd go for it but he isn't. I can't deny that he's what I've been searching for, for two hundred years,' she said in dejection as her ears laid back.
You knew and you've been waiting for Mundus to be destroyed before you claim him? the beast asked shock evident in his voice.
Yes, I love him enough to refuse to mate with him again until Mundus is through on Earth. I can't risk loosing him or any child that may come again to that bastard,' she said quietly as her head came up.
Then I apologize Ariana. I didn't...
Don't fret Kit just help me teach the young Sparda how to fight again. Then we'll talk about other things.'
Will do. Are you up to it though? Rebecca...
Laura did her best to teach him what she remembered from her training but it wasn't enough.'
(that's why I pointed out the green eyes when we first met Laura. She is the reincarnation of Rebecca her memories were fully intact. anyway back to the story.)
Remember one thing when your training him Ariana.
What's that oh wise sage?' she asked sarcastically.
I'll take that as a compliment but anyway you have to remember that he isn't half god and half demon like you are. So he'll never be able to touch you if you didn't want him to.
I'm sure he could but I'm not certain he wants to test Van's wrath once he regains his full power,' she said as laid down and put her head down on her outstretched paws.
Seriously do you think he will? Kit asked with doubt in his voice.
Virgil wouldn't leave me alone. You felt that power upsurge that night I got hurt.'
You think that was him?
Yes, I know that power anywhere.'
When he remembers fully there is a good chance that he'll use the sword again to control you.
No he won't. He isn't what he use to be yet...'

Once he touches that blade the devil side will return. Virgil knows that power inside and out. As part of the pact with the Olympian gods, I made them seal his blood into the blade for this event that he was reborn less than he was. He'll have his half devil powers back.'
I see but what if he doesn't want the power back?
In that case then it won't re-bond with him. The blood won't change who he is personally it will just make his dormant devil blood resurface. All he has to do is accept the power back or not.'
Why don't you tell him about the power in the sword?
Because she's afraid that I'll do it just to fight Mundus again.
Before she even whipped around she was to her feet that she seemed only like a black blur. Ariana in her fox state whipped around. Before her stood Van with a familiar Sparda gleam in his eyes. Hello Ariana, my demi-goddess.
Tears sparkled on her black fur. He stepped towards her and knelt down before her. He gently brushed the tears away.

Don't cry my love.
How did you know about the Blade?
I remembered some things and I accidentally touched the Blade.
It's the bond you share with the Blade that drew you to it. Why is it though did you accept the blood back?
I needed to protect you.
Ariana changed back into her half breed form. The old lovers refused to let go of each other fearing that the other would disappear under their noses.
I missed you mate, she whispered quietly.
And I you.
Van what do we do now?
We prepare with Dante to defeat our enemy that's what.
That grudge hasn't carried over has it? she asked wordily.
No, I let that go once I saw you again.
That doesn't seem like you mate.
Not mates yet, Ariana. Remember you haven't mated with me yet, she heard the implements in his voice when he said, mated'.
She knew the seductive tone in his voice.
We can't Van no matter how much we want it.
He came forward until they were standing nose to nose.
Are you sure?
Van Skye! an irritated voice said from the doorway.
The two of them whipped to see who it was that had called Van's name. There standing before them was Van's mother or so Ariana assumed.The woman threw off a demonic aura. She had angry blue eyes that seemed familiar to her somehow.
Mother what are you doing here? Van asked clearly unaware of the reason for his mother being here.
Van I told you... the woman started.
Mother I was... Van tried to interrupt.
Silence! Don't speak unless you're spoken to, the woman snarled.
Van bent his head in a form of submission. Every demon knew what that meant. This wasn't her Virgil or Van. The half devil would of never bowed to anyone not even his own mate. This woman must of done something to her mate to make him submissive. She had loved him for his defiant nature. Anger made her hair on the back of her neck stand on end. The woman noticed the demon's anger.
What are you doing here? Ariana snarled at the woman. And what have you done to my mate?
You're mate, the woman scoffed.

(warning language gets a bit rough here. of course who wouldn't if you saw your defiant love brought to his knees. When that's what you loved about him.)

That's right bitch he's my mate, she snarled in a dangerous tone.
Bitch? Who are you calling a bitch?
I'm calling you one.
Who are you to call a respectable devil like myself a bitch, whore?
I've only slept with one man bitch and that's my mate. So I can't be a whore.
And you think my pathetic weak son is your mate?
There is no doubt that he is. My beautiful defiant mate.
He's not so defiant now, Van's mother hissed.
How dare you threaten my mate mother, Van snarled as he stepped in front of Ariana to protect her from the threat before them.
Isn't it ironic Ariana. That you're so called mate is hiding something from you.
What ever it is I can take it.
Are you sure even if your mate is the son of the man that killed your child in the past?
Ariana asked.
She had a gut feeling that she knew who she was talking about. Always the servant of Mundus aren't we Trish?
So you recognized me?
That explains why his power only surfaces when he's angry.
What no anger? He's the son of your enemy.
Ariana only shrugged.
That makes no difference to me. He's my mate and his birth parents mean nothing to me... Mundus isn't my mate to begin with. So I don't care.
Van turned to look at her shock etched on his features. What it's the truth. I will not care. You're still my mate Van. In my eyes you are my world.
How sappy and sickening, Trish snarled disgust evident in her voice. To think that the wild Virgil was brought to his knees by me.
Then he'll become wild again on his own.
Not if I have anything to say about it! Trish snarled.
She lunged forward towards Van. He easily dodged the attack but was knocked back because of her demonic aura. Van was slammed into the wall and couldn't move an inch.

SHUT UP! Trish yelled.
Ariana let her rage wash over her as her demonic features came forth in a more pronounced way. Her eyes bled from their normal color to gold with amethyst splinters throughout the pupils. Her ears became pointed. The fangs that already adorned her mouth became sharper and a bit longer. Her dark hair gained a new length and became thicker in the right light there was a reddish sheen to it. The nails on her hands began to get longer and came to a sharp point.
How dare you touch my mate, Ariana growled in an animalistic tone.
A black fox tail tipped with white grew from her rear end. It thrashed from side to side showing the irritation the demi-goddess felt.
Such a violent creature.
All demons are when it comes to their mates, she growled as her pupils turned crimson displaying her rage.
Ariana circled the mother of her mate cautiously. Van wisely stayed behind the circling kitsune youkai.
I didn't know you needed her protection Virgil. Last time I checked the Sparda twins didn't need anyone.
No matter how strong I was in my old life I am not him anymore, and I'm the better man by a long shot by admitting I need help, Van snapped irritably.
How thoughtful, she snarled as she lunged for him completely forgetting the large enraged fox standing in front of him.
Oh no you don't, Ariana snarled.
She met Trish in mid leap and they slammed into one another knocking them both back into the opposite walls. Ariana was on her feet really quick however Trish wasn't. There was something in her back. Blood pooled slow drop by slow drop on the floor at her feet. An evil laugh escaped her as she ripped the sword out of her back.
Remember half-ling I am a true devil.
I maybe a half-ling but my power supersedes yours in greatness.
Van knew something was up Trish never gave up this easily. Ariana backed up a slow step at a time. She was wary to the devil. She also knew Trish from watching Dante that this one never gave up even when the odds were stacked against her.
Is that so?
It takes a real sicko to use your son's pain to get your kicks. It's a wonder his inner self didn't kill you.
He's tried but his father suppressed the Virgil in him. That's how I easily brought him to his knees. Of course that restraint weakened that day you got hurt thirteen years ago.
Ariana didn't even bother saying anything a low threatening growl escaped her.
Awe did that hit a sore spot Ariana? Why don't you tell your mate what happened that night, Trish said with a deceptively sweet voice.
Van turned to look at Ariana as if to question her faithfulness to him. Ariana didn't look him in the eyes.
I tried to kill myself by committing an act against my mate, she said listlessly.
An act against me? Van asked quietly.
Trish had a malicious look on her face. Van recognized the look for what it was an his features softened. A gentle smile graced his features as he gathered his mate into his arms. Ariana what ever it was it was in the past and it means nothing now... You don't have to tell me what happened. I forgive you for what ever it was that you did.
Tears glistened in the demi-goddess's eyes.
Van I...
Shh... its okay, my demi-goddess.
It can't be that simple, Trish snarled. She slept with another man.
That's what love is Trish being able to forgive and forget for your partner no matter what they do. That's why you were never allowed by the Fates to be with Dante. You can't forgive and forget.
Van carefully picked his mate up and walked out the door leaving a stunned Trish in his wake.

End of chapter 8. What do you think?