The Blood Red Moon

Chapter 11: Raziel

Ariana paced back and forth in the confines of the room. Her tail was thrashing angrily. Her ears twitched back and forth. Every now and then she growled at nothing. Her anger was turning her stomach over.
Such anger is not good for the child Ariana.
Mundus won't let me live Raziel. What makes you think that my child will stand a chance?
He promised me you.
She was taken aback.
If it is my power you want I already surrendered it to Van.
But you didn't complete the right in his new form.
It carried over. That's mostly what protected him while I was away from him. The mark never faded. That's why his mother abused him. She recognized the mark of a great power and she tried to break his spirit.
He doesn't deserve you.
Whether we are deserving or not of each other was not our decision. Someone out thought we were worthy of each other.
The man sat down near where Ariana was pacing. She stopped and laid down close to them so they could talk some more.
So, can you tell me about yourself? Raziel asked quietly.
She laid her head down on her outstretched paws. A heavy sigh escaped her.
What do you want to know?
He thought about it for a moment before answering;
Have you ever been in a bar fight?
Ariana chuckled. This guy was so much like a kid it was funny. There was this shine that made her want to play fight like young kits tend to do. Back to his question she thought for a moment.
No, can't say that I have. My power is to tangible and most people tend to stay away. Except that one drunk idiot, but I scared the crap out of him.
Care to elaborate?
She explained to him about the night long ago six years after her mates death. The young kit was laughing so hard he fell backwards and rolled on the ground.

Hold... (gasp... breath...) hmmm...
What exactly are you? I smell devil in you but something entirely different.
He calmed down and became serious.
I'm half angel and half devil. I'd think you would of know. You have dark angel wings.
I'm half goddess and half kitsune youkai.
Kitsune youkai?
Fox demon. My mother's clan had the black winged trait along with the fur.

The wings were a gift of love between mates. I gained mine the day I was born unlike the others of my kind. They only gained theirs through love.
She spread her dark with that were steadily gaining the blue tips and shine again. The blue is gaining strength again due to my mating with Van.
So, what if Van a.k.a Virgil were to die?
I'd join him. My soul would refuse to live.
What about before?
The Greek Gods decided I had to become stronger in order to help Van when it came time to destroy Mundus again.
Yet Van isn't as powerful as Virgil was and the same goes with Dante.
That's why they left me alive it was my challenge to bring back their greatness.
I don't care which side wins.
That sounds hard to believe.
How do you figure?
Because if Mundus wins then the world would be thrown into darkness.
Darkness doesn't bother me.
It will if you are part angel.
What do you mean?
I've met a few angels before and when darkness took over they lost themselves. They ended up committing suicide or had to be put down.
Will you?
Of course. It began like this...

Flashback

The battle between heaven and hell had gone on for so long that it was trying Ariana's patience. Silver was the only angel she cared to see now. The others were either stuck up because of her ancestry or just simply didn't like her. Speaking of the angel.
Hey Ariana? Silver called.

We've lost another regiment.
I know.
Ariana, Jaziel turned.
I'm sorry kit.
Why do you call me Kit?
Because fox children are called kits.
That makes sense. What should I do about Jaziel?
I'll find him and see what I can do.
Thanks Ari.
Sure thing kit.
She got up slowly. All this fighting was taking it's toll on her demonic body. Her steps were slower and her power seemed drained more often than not. If this kept up much longer she didn't know if she'd ever see Virgil again.
Are you sure you're all right Ari?
Yeah, I'll live.
Donning her long black wings she launched herself into the air. Sadness washed over her as she looked at her wings after the down stroke. The blue was fading rapidly soon there wouldn't be any of it left. Most demons chose to take wing at the moment. Amongst them was a pair of white wings that made her suspicious. She winged towards the angel. Sure enough it was that bastard, Jaziel.
Ariana snarled in the angel's direction.
Ah, if it isn't the accursed demi-goddess Ariana. What do you want? he asked snidely.
You're partner told me you turned.
So? I siding with the winning side.
Evil will not prevail here.
Are you so sure Ariana? Evil took your family away.
And good made the promise of bringing them back.
Empty promises Ariana and you know it.
Empty from your point of view maybe but from mine I trust my ancestors.
Ah the Greek Gods how superficial, he said in a snide manner.
A low threatening growl escaped her.
My family isn't superficial.
Why don't you join us Ariana you are part devil.
I'm a youkai, there's a difference.
How so?
I don't have to explain jack crap to you.
My, my, aren't we feisty?
She saw the distinct differences in the quiet angel. His eyes had become darker and his wings were staring to bleed black. There was little sanity in his eyes. She knew he had to be silenced forever and it hurt her to do so because Silver loved him so much. Leaping forward she drew her sword an sliced forward catching the unsuspecting angel off guard. Shock registered on his face as blood dripped down his neck. His head slid sideways and landed with a heavy, wet thump on the ground. The rest of the demons scattered before he ferocity. Slowly approaching the body she snatched the feather necklace and returned to camp not even bothering to wash the blood off. Silver was sitting beside the fire staring absently into its flames. Carelessly she tossed the necklace into her lap.
she asked absently.
He had to be put down, Ariana said quietly.
You act like he was a dog or something.
He was working for the darkness Silver, he had to be stopped.
I hate you!
I don't care. If I worried about everyone that hated me I would be knee deep in hell.
I will see to it you're sent there after you die.
I was already promised a place there.
Turning her back she walked away from the sad angel.

End Flashback.

You put him down without remorse?
I had to. My duty is to my clan and my gods. Not to theirs. I only fought for them because the Sparda family asked for my aid and it was a debt thing.
Ariana let old memories washed over her. Suddenly the door was slammed open with a jarring thud, which startled both of them. Someone was tossed in then the door was slammed shut. The person that had been thrown in grunted in pain. It was definitely a she. It took her a moment to get up into a sitting position.
Are you okay miss? Raziel asked.
Yeah, just fine.
Ariana asked in shock.

The girl came into the light and sure enough it was the angel.
How are you still alive? they asked at the same time.
I'm immortal, Ariana said.
I was made a full angel after the war, Silver said quietly. I wanted to apologize to you for what I said...
Forget it.
I tried to find you but you had vanished again.
Raziel asked.
Oh, sorry Silver this is Raziel. Raziel Silver.
she said.
he said. What about again?
I disappear after a certain period of time. After the angel/devil war I vanished for a long time. It took me 81 years to get the courage to come back to the world.
Raziel couldn't keep his eyes off of Silver, and likewise for her. Ariana chuckled as she leaned back into the shadows of the wall as the two of them began to talk. She saw potential in this relationship. Sleep began to drag the tired demi-goddess down. She hadn't gotten enough sleep after her mating with Van. Her dreams were filled with her mate.

A/N: Okay there we are. next chapter.
Next: Chapter 12: Dreams and Decisive Actions
Okay I have a poll for my fans to take. My group is having a dispute over Virgil's status. Not my story version game wise.
Is Virgil...
A. Evil
B. Good
C. Misunderstood or you're variation of it?
Please I need your insight. If you've played the DMC 3 till the end.