The Fallen Angel
Part Three
From the moment Nelo Angelo entered Mundus' ranks, he made it clear to all he was the best. No other demon could defeat him in a sword fight. When it was revealed he was the son of Sparda, however, there was an uproar. To many elder demons who despised Sparda for their banishment, this was unacceptable. However, any who questioned Vergil's place were coldly decapitated by the man himself. This was approved by Mundus, to the horror of many. After twenty years in Mundus' service, Vergil is summoned to a council among the greatest generals of the underworld.
Vergil stood in an immense room, which looked like a cathedral. At the end of the room was a huge statue of some mythical king, sitting on a throne. Vergil was not alone. On the far side of the cavern was a very large devil, resembling a spider, or scorpion. He appeared to be made up of molten rock and lava. His name was Phantom, and he was a leading general in the demon army. Above him on a tall, rocky perch stood a tremendous bird-like demon. Griffon, another leading general. Although powerful, Vergil considered these two to be fools, obsessed with impressing their master. And they were clearly uncomfortable in his presence.
The large doors at the entrance swung open. Vergil turned. In the doorway stood a young woman, with long, blond hair. This woman was an enigma to Vergil. She was a major part of Mundus' plans, but he did not know why. Also, she bore a stunning resemblance to his mother, whom he had lost many years ago. As Vergil stared at her, the woman spoke, in a loud voice.
"Announcing the great Mundus, overlord of the demonic world".With a loud rumble, the large statue stirred and came to life, flames in its eyes and mouth. Everyone in the room bowed.
"You have all been summoned here, for it is the time for our crucial plans to begin" announced Mundus. "Twenty years have passed since I was freed, and soon I will step foot on the human world once more."
"Glorious news, master!" Phantom spewed.
"Indeed" said Griffon hurriedly.
"I have decided to make the portal on Mallet Island, it has special properties that are useful to me" said Mundus. "However, there is only one being who can stand in the way of our goal- Dante, a demon hunter with exceptional power and skill."
So, Mundus is keeping Dante's full identity under wraps, thought Vergil. I suppose if those fools knew they were going up against the blood kin of Sparda, the devil strong enough to match their master, they would tremble with fear. Vergil smirked coldly.
"That is why when Trish"- the woman gave a curt nod- "brings Dante to the island, you three will be waiting. Dante must be disposed of. If one of you fails, another will take his place. The portal is partially open already. The four of you will enter the human world immediately. Go now." And with that the statue was still once more.
"When I snuff out that mortal weakling like a candle, I will be Mundus' most favoured servant" Phantom boasted.
"Hmmph, I am his eldest, longest serving and most loyal servant" replied Griffon smugly.
"Yes and it shows. You are not the great demon you used to be. Your skills are wearing away" Phantom burst out heatedly. The two glared fiercely.
The woman standing next to Vergil sighed. "The two greatest generals we have, and they bicker like children,"she said with a disdainful smile. Vergil smiled as well. The twenty year wait would be worth it after all. At last, he would see his brother, and his amulet, again.