Call To Darkness: The Assassins' Story

Chapter 19: The Future Truths

Lucian moved swiftly through the night. His mind was in constant turmoil. This was maddening. He knew the truth and wanted to calm down but an inner rage still burned. It wanted Anna's blood. No matter how dark Lucian was he didn't want to kill the were dragon because of the child she carried. All new life was innocent.
What you fail to see Lucian is that Anna is pure too.
He whipped around and there was no one there.
What do you mean?
Anna has yet to kill someone.
What about...
What do you know about her past?
I know all I need to.
Then you know nothing.
If you're going to show me her past then forget it.
I didn't say that Lucian I want you to see the future that would be created if you were to kill her.
What is the purpose of that?
To show you what you need to know.
He whipped around. There stood a woman with long dark hair and the deepest emerald green eyes he had ever seen.
And you are?
Can't you tell?
No. Am I suppose to know you?
No. Come now.
It doesn't look like I have much of a choice.
Well you do but its not good. I've restrained some of your anger to come here.
All right then.
They watched as the world blurred before them.
I'll leave you to explore and learn what you can about this future that you might create.
The woman vanished. Lucian was at a loss on where to start. The scent of devils was thick in the air. The area looked familiar. Then it struck him. This was where Devil May Cry stood. The building was in shambles. There was blood everywhere.
What happened here? he muttered to himself.
What would it matter to you devil hunter?
He whipped around to see a boy with ice white hair and blue green eyes. The look he shot his way reminded him of Dante in so many ways.

Dante wait up! a little girl cried as she ran right into the boys leg and latched on.
He picked the small girl up. The boy turned to go.
What happened to Devil May Cry?
My father destroyed it a long time ago.
Dante, Arisa?
Here Ebony!
Dante you should know better than to talk with strangers...
She looked at the stranger. GO THE BOTH OF YOU!
The two scurried off into the darkness.
Why have you come back Lucian?
Ebony I...
After what you did?
She leapt forward and slammed her fist into his jaw. He swore he heard it crack.

No you destroyed our lives. Because of you Dante did this.
She pointed behind her to the ruins of DMC.
I haven't done anything.
Yes you did.
What did I do that was so horrible?
You killed Anna sending Dante into rage with the Blood of Love and Life at his disposal. He destroyed everything and later had to be put down by his own brother.
It never occurred to her that he had just told her that he hadn't known what was going on. Ebony stopped her tirade for a moment realizing something was off about this Lucian something new. His power was raw, untamed. He didn't even have the scare that Anna gave him in their battle.
Who are you? You look like my brother but not.
I am your brother from the past.
Oh, I see how it is. You've been given a chance to remake your destiny.
I guess. Tell me what happened.

Flashback

This takes place two months after Lucian went off after he obtained Devil Trigger. Ebony walked slowly down the streets. She had gotten wind of her brother's attacks on defenseless devils and sometimes the mates of devils if they were human. This life was bleak indeed. The scent of blood was to strong in the world as it was. She may have been the spawn of Lucifer himself but that didn't change the fact that she was human once too.
Screams made her mind shift into over drive. With a swift flick of her wings she winged towards Devil May Cry. The smell of new life and a screaming baby echoed through the quiet street. A smirk graced her features. Another addition finally to the small group. She headed into the place with a huge smile on her face Lucian completely forgotten. Suddenly she stopped dead in her tracks.That bastard couldn't even stay away for this happy moment. Without warning she burst into Dante and Anna's room. The two of them were close together whispering over their son.
Anna he's here.
I know.

Ebony get Virgil and Asha.

She was to late however Lucian came crashing through the walls of Devil May Cry. Anna tossed her son to the side into Serenity's awaiting claws and met Lucian in mid leap. Dante followed suit as the battle continued outside. Anna slashed at Lucian with her dragon claws.
You betray your angel heritage! Lucian snarled.
I don't because I love Lucian.
Silence beast, he snapped.
He leapt forward and managed to underhandly slice into Anna's body. Her hot blood sprayed all over him. Rage flashed through her eyes and her claws raked over his face just missing his eye and down his chest.
Be cursed Lucian for you've destroyed all hope for the human world.
Anna hit the ground with a wet crack. A white power surge left her body and went into Dante's. His power flared dangerously. It became black with his inner rage and loss. Leaping forward changing so swiftly into Devil Trigger that no one realized that he hand until Lucian was pinned beneath the enraged half breed. Blood was dripping from his claws that were digging into Lucian's flesh. Lucian only smirked at the pain. With a flash he was gone.
Live with your pain that you couldn't protect that you loved.
Dante screamed in rage. Virgil knew what was coming so he stood at ready. Dante went into Devil May Cry and began to tear the place to shreds. Everyone stood there in horror. Virgil watched as the building collapsed.
The Baby! Ebony screamed.
Virgil had, had it leaping forward he confronted his brother.
Dante I'm so sorry.
Using his Kitana he sliced his brothers head off. The dark power vanished. Ebony threw the rubble out of her way as she clawed through the mess trying to find the youngest Sparda member. She found Serenity dead just like her master. The child wasn't moving.
No! Father please, she begged for once in her life. Spare the child.

End Flashback

He revived the child didn't he?
Yes, but he couldn't the others. I raised the child and called him Dante after his father. Now you know and no you must choose.
He only nodded as the world faded from around him.