Call To Darkness: The Assassins' Story

Chapter 6: The Beast of Darkness pt. 1

Dante slowly came awake feeling sharp objects digging into his skin. White was the only thing he saw. His blood stained the white scales.
he asked.
she growled.
He shut up. Her coils were tightening and un-tightening. With a Herculean effort he fought the urge to fight back. Be quiet their here, her voice was distant and low.
Dante's hand came up and he ran his fingers down her scales trying to calm her down before she broke the bones in his body. Her coils loosened and he almost thought her heard a purr come from her. Once the presence was gone her coils relaxed fully.

Dante you have to leave now.

The day I change my beast is wild. I will hurt you if you don't go.

she begged.
He watched as her beautiful eyes began to mist up and tears slide silently down her cheeks. With a sorrowful look she vanished from his arms. Confusion washed over his features.
Be careful Dante is all I can say.
He looked up Selena was leaning against the door frame.
What just...
You see Dante her beast state is fighting to get out and basically that other form is a symbol of rage.
She's a white dragon.
So, that doesn't mean anything it only reflects the amount of magic they have.
About tonight.
Dante she won't be white anymore.

All were dragons change their colors when they transform. She'll go from a low level magic dragon to a high level one. It was a were dragon that killed Asha's family.
It wasn't?
No, she was shall we say training with her sire that night.
Did she love him?
she sighed heavily while shaking her head. He understood what she was Dante. How could she not. That however is in the past and she loves you.
How can you tell? he snapped.
She gave her virginity to you.
He probably died before he could...
Before he could say another word her fist met his face.
How dare you, she snarled. How dare you. I hope to God that she kills you tonight for that insult. You've taken her heart and now you've just thrown it on the ground.
Why are you so protective of her? Got the hots for her?
The vampires rage was at the boiling point. Her eyes were bleeding crimson. Without thought she pulled out a flute and began to play.
What are you going to do put me to sleep?
She stopped playing and looked him strait in the eyes.
Not quiet, she growled. You've insulted her Dante now you'll pay the price. When two beings become one then their bond is sealed. So I've sealed your fate.
Am I suppose to be afraid?
she hissed in a dangerous voice.
He felt something within him give out. If you live through the night I will be shocked.
She turned and hit him on the back of his head.

Later...

Dante woke up with a splitting head ache. He tried to rub his forehead but his arms were chained behind his back. Looking up he realized that he was chained to a pole in the middle of a familiar clearing. The sun was nearly set. For some reason he felt weak. His senses were dull.
You know a mortal couldn't break those chains, Selena whispered into her ear.
He turned to face her but she was a few feet away from him leaning against a tree.
What have you done to me?
Suppressed your devil Dante, I'd think that was fairly obvious to anyone. Your look has changed.
What do you mean?
Your devil traits are gone. The silvery white hair, the icy blue eyes and can't forget the strength.
My brother will come and help me out.
I doubt that. A certain devil has your brother's attention.
Dante jerked at that news. His brother... nah...' He struggled for a moment more before he realized the sun was gone completely and the full moon was coming up. The heavy thump in front of him startled him into looking up. Before him stood a very enraged black dragon. Her eyes flashed and glittered with malice and hatred. Her mouth opened up and her hot breath washed over him. Her teeth bit into his soft flesh.

Dante came awake breathing heavily. Anna was sleeping peacefully curled up beside him. Then she stirred.
she muttered sleepily. What's wrong?
Anna? I...
What's wrong Dante?
I just...
What is it?
I hurt you and Selena took revenge.
Dante what did she do to you?
She stripped me of my devil powers. Can she do that?
Dante she can but she wouldn't. What did you do?
I doubted your faith towards me. I insulted...
He looked away shamefully.
Dante, it was just a dream.
It was so real. You killed...
Dante. All the more reason for you to stay away from our clearing tonight. I have to stay away.
I won't leave you alone.
Dante, you have to.
She took a swing at him with her claws. He easily dodged rolling her over on her back and pin her down. He could feel a deep dark power surfacing within her.
You can feel the darkness rising, she hissed. This power will surge before the sun sets and then I'll transform when the moon rises.
I understand, he whispered as he nuzzled her throat.
A low purr escaped her. He slowly got up and began to leave.
Be careful Dante, she whispered as she turned over and fell asleep.

Dante returned to Devil May Cry. He didn't answer anybody's questions about what happened. Slowly he undressed and took a shower. The scalding hot water didn't bother him due to the emotional turmoil that he was going through. Finally he got out his skin was bright red for a few moments before going back to its normal color. Getting on his normal attire he fell across his bed and fell asleep. For the rest of the day he was in and out of sleep.

Elsewhere...

The were dragon is going to change tonight, a voice hissed.
another voice purred. This should be interesting. The dragon will be drawn out and we can kill it.

Asha listened to the voices with little interest. She knew a long time ago the dragon that killed her family had been slaughtered. What really bothered her was that the innocent ones died with him. They all died until one remained, a little female white dragon. Asha had been there when they slaughtered her sire. The look of loss in the young things eyes was heart breaking. She was a devil yes but that didn't account for her not having a soul. Leaning back in her chair she remembered that day.

A/N: Okay let me explain something to yah. Were dragons and real dragons have clans by color. But they're two different things. The entire were dragon population has been destroy or so we think except Anna. However in the true white dragons still exist. Hope that explains something...

Flashback

The angry roars of dragons resonated through the place. There was a family of were dragons in a small forest home. The devil clan insisted they be exterminated. In this house there were five of them. All black except for two white ones. The black were dragon clan had taken in the last of the white were dragon clan in hopes of helping them as much as they could. They fought valiantly until the bitter end.
We are almost done here, the commander growled. Even the Legendary Sparda couldn't save these pathetic beasts.
Only the two white were dragons were alive and the older one was protecting the younger violently. Asha was in charge of restraining the younger while they killed the older. The little female fought her with all her might but she was young and couldn't fight well enough so her attempts were pathetic at the very best. They had the older sliced up pretty well but he kept fighting.
No,please stop them, the little female pleaded.
I can't...
Please, I love him.
Her little voice was breaking the deviless's heart. There was so much sadness and the tears in her eyes
I'm sorry.
Finally they finished the large male dragon with a swift blow. The ear piercing shriek that the female let out would haunt her dreams. With a swift strike the young dragon had fled the scene.
Go after her! the commander snarled.
I can't...
I suggest you leave the young one alone, a new voice put in.
What makes you think you can stop us Sparda?
Because you've taken innocent lives.
That's what you think. We'll leave her alone for now but she will die one day.
The devils vanished. Asha was unsure of what to do facing the Legendary Sparda.
She's the age of my children, he muttered to himself.
He turned to face the silent young devil. I know you won't do it but I'll ask anyway. I want you to look out for that were dragon.
Asha was to shocked at the request to answer. The man vanished into the night.

End Flashback

Asha remembered that well. Sparda had asked her to take care of the white were dragon but she had lost her about five years after her families murder. The were dragon had taken to hiding and Asha could never find her. Until now, they were going to kill her tonight when she showed up. Turning away she got ready for the hunt tonight.

At Selena's place...

Annabelle was sitting in the window seat staring out into nothingness. Selena was watching her. The vampiress had discovered the devils were after her again. The ones that killed her family 15 years years ago. That coupled with the reddening of the moon tonight made things a lot worse. She hated to admit it but the chance of either of the lovers to survive was very little. Anna had more troubled controlling her dragon form when the moon was blood red. It happened once a year.
Make sure he stays away, Anna whispered quietly.
You know I can't do that.
The were dragon clan needs to die with me.
He won't allow that especially if you're carrying his blood.
Annabelle knew Selena was guessing at that but whether she was or not it would be true. Getting up she headed towards the door.
Its time.
I understand.
Thanks for everything Selena.
With that the dragon walked out the door. Selena thought she saw the glittering of tears on her face as she shut the door.
I'm sorry Anna but he needs to save you.
Since Selena was an ancient she had the ability to walk in sun light for short periods of time. Throwing on her black hooded cloak and headed out. She ran as fast as she could until she arrived on the door steps of Devil May Cry. Banging heavily on the door she waited for an answer. The twin known as Ebony opened the door.

Can I come in?
Yes, of course. Dante's asleep.
I need to speak with him.
Good luck to you then.
She came into the house. Using her senses she found Dante's room with ease. Of course she could of just followed the moaning of Anna's name. Shaking her head she stormed in the room and sized up the half devil. Going on one side of the bed she picked up the mattress and dumped him on the floor. He snorted and muttered as he came to.
What the...
Get up Dante!
Why? She didn't need me.
Tonight's the blood moon Dante and its more dangerous to be a wear beast.

Dante! There is a devil posse out to kill her. Like they did her family 15 years ago.
You mean killed her lover.
Lover? What are you rambling on about?
The other white were dragon.
Other... That was her sire, Darien. She loved him like a brother. He was teaching her to control her dragon instincts.
He got up quickly and shook the remaining sleep from his mind. Grabbing Ebony, Ivory, and Alastor he headed towards the door. Selena had a smug smirk on her face. That was easy. The others came up trying to figure out what happened. After a short explanation everyone in Devil May Cry was ready to fight.