Chapter 13: The Rise of the Blood Red Moon

Ariana paced back and forth in irritation as the day wore on. Raziel and Silver watched her carefully to make sure she didn't change into her dangerous blood beast form. (she's in her calm form, Kit if you remembered.) They distantly heard doors slam and the grunting of other people. The cell next to them opened and then slammed shut. Then their door was open and the guard motioned for Ariana.
Come on beast, you're being moved until tonight.
Ariana calmly followed him. He placed her in the cell next to Silver and Raziel. Who she saw in there was the last person she wanted there. Van sat there heavily bleeding at the large fox was pushed into the room and the door was slammed behind her. Wasting no time she moved to her mate's side.

His face was covered with bruises and blood. She could smell death on him.
I hurt Ariana.
I know.
She curled around him and began to lick his wounds. He hoped that her healing capabilities as a demon would help him. The shallow wounds began to heal up. The scent of death wasn't as strong. He began to chuckle so she stopped licking him.
What's so funny?
That tickles.
She let a low rumbling chuckle escaped her throat. Her rough tongue ran up under his chin, and she blew into his ear. He chuckled again.
Ariana, don't...
I know what I'm doing.
Carefully she bit him. A low moan escaped him.
he breathed. We can't...
Yes, we can...
He ran his hands down her sides. Without a thought she changed back. Slowly she took off his shirt causing him to hiss in pain. There were several lacerations. With a smirk she began to lick up the blood. The wounds slowly but surely healed up with every stroke of her tongue.
Ariana... please... he began breathily.
Her claws gently ran over his sides. Remembering where she was and what was about to happen when the sun set.
Listen to me Van...
he started before her finger silence him.
No, listen. I'm going to go on a killing spree tonight. Mundus has risen again and I have to finish this so you and Dante can live normal lives. Well as normal as Dante can get it.
Wait you just said...
Van, I will make it out of this for you... Just believe in me...
I always do.
Ariana watched Van and he laid his head on her shoulder. She carefully wrapped her body around him to keep him warm. That was a great thing about being a demon they radiated heat like a rock in the sun. His body went slack as he fell asleep.
Sleep well my mate you'll need it.

Later...

The sleeping pair was yanked from their sound sleep by the door being opened and a resounding dry crack was heard. A familiar scent caught her nose and Ariana rose to stand in front of Van. Her lips rolled back bearing her fangs. The hair on the back of her neck was on end.
My, my Ariana still wild as ever.
Van hissed remembering the first time this bastard had shown himself.
Ah I see you have your past memories Virgil, he replied sweetly.
Its Van now.
Oh, my bad.
Son of a...
Now, now Ariana. That temper isn't good for your kit.
What would you care? she snarled.
It's my grandchild so I should care, his voice was thick with fake happiness.
This child is a Sparda not one of yours, she growled.
Her eyes were bleeding crimson very slowly. The sun was about to set. Mundus noticed the time and had both of them brought out of their cells. Ariana had Van riding on her back because she refused to allow anyone to touch her mate. They lead them to a large what looked to be an ancient crumbling Greek style temple. Looking around and then down she nearly died laughing. She held her laughter in check.
What is it Ariana?
We're in a temple dedicated to Aries or Mars in this case.
(I don't know if this is really accurate but go with it. back to story.)
I don't understand.
This area was Roman territory once upon a time. Back then they worshiped many gods and my father resided in this one.
Will that give you an advantage?
I hope so.
It won't Ariana because I still will beat you into submission.
You can try.
The temple itself was an open aired temple. So the suns light was quickly fading away. Soon the moon would bleed crimson and once the light touched her she'd transform.
Van get off and hide.
But Ariana I can...
No, you can't when this battle goes down no one can help me.
Dante and a girl were forced to kneel with Silver and Raziel beside them. The for looked at Ariana with hesitation and indecisiveness. Van slid down from her warm broad back. A weak smile formed on her fox face. Her ears were laid back waiting for the rise of the moon. She never understood why her enemies let her transform. The weakest point before the transformation was ten minutes before the change. She watched as the pale redness of the moon's light slowly glide across the floor to touch her. Closing her eyes she let the soft light caress her form before the wrenching pain of the transformation took over.
A snarling howl escaped her as she reared back. Her legs grew longer as she gained height. Muscles formed on her small frame. The normally short black fur grew a little. The tail became longer and bushier. Her claws lengthened. The only difference since before was her ears were the normal type twitching softly on her head. Van saw that her eyes became more defined crimson rubies. The whites appeared with a black slit for pupils. The clinking of a chain was heard as amulet came around her neck.
Dante and Van gasped in unison. They recognized the necklace for what it was.
Mundus you've played your last part. This is the final end.
How very poetic Ariana but this is your final end.
I doubt it, she hissed.
He acted as if he had the advantage here. This was the house of Aries. Dad I could really use your help here.' she pleaded silently to the sky hoping he would hear her. When people saw this form they thought her an incoherent beast. The calm reluctant Ariana faded now being replaced by a beast determined to protect her mate and kit.
They two combatant circled each other. Trying to discover where to hit first. Ariana saw an opening first and leapt forward. Her teeth bearded she attacked the threat to her life. Her teeth made contact with flesh as she clamped down on his arm. Bringing her feet up she kicked backwards tearing flesh from his arm. Blood flew everywhere. Mundus was making this to easy for some reason. Spitting out the blood and flesh she knew why that was. Whipping around one of the guards held a glittering dagger above Van head. Without thought she leapt forward. Tackled him back wards he made the mistake of exposing his throat. Blood rolled down her throat as she latched on. The guard sliced upwards in hopes of killing her and getting her to let go. The slight pain made her only bite down harder.
So Ariana you've finally figure out that not everything is as it seems.
She let the guard go. Her face was smeared with blood. You've finally killed an innocent and harmed another what would your father think?
Mundus you coward! Come out here and fight.
All the other guards went running as Ariana looked their way. A large gust of wind sprang up and Mundus emerged from the stone of the floor. (you know what he looks like in DMC1 at the end of the game.) He backhanded the large fox. She slid across the floor and didn't even get up or move.
Van screamed.
The others watched in shock as Van stood up and yelled at the top of his lungs. A blue flame surrounded him. Once it cleared The Virgil Sparda stood before them not the young teen Van. He was far taller than Van. His form was that of his old self. (DMC 3 attire) His eyes were blazing as he drew his kitana preparing to kill Mundus for killing his mate and child again. Rage and pain resonated off him in waves.
Dante are you ready? he growled.
Yes, brother.
Dante summoned from within the demon sword Alastor. The two brothers stood ready. Without warning they both leapt forward. Dante had done this before so he knew how to take him down. With blow after blow Mundus finally crashed to the ground never to rise again. Virgil let his anger at the asshole go but the transformation wouldn't go away. He sheathed his sword. Slowly the blue twin of Sparda headed to where Ariana had fallen and hadn't risen. Even her ever thrashing tail hadn't moved an inch.

He noticed her own blood was dripped from her mouth onto the marble floor. Kneeling close to her head he began to stroke her ears.
he whispered.
She was still breathing but barely.
Lov... lovvee... yu...you... Vir... Virgil... she wheezed out.
Don't... please... We haven't had a chance to live.

I know you did and I love you all the more.
He noticed her body went limp and it felt heavier.
Ariana? Ariana? No, please...
His hand reached out hesitantly and laid on her rib cage. It ceased to move. Tears fell from the stoic twins eyes and glistened on her obsidian fur.

A/n: Hows that one? Please Read and review.