Chapter Two is Up. Chapter Three will take awhile.
Nero looks out through the window while listening to punk music with his headphones. Ever since the Savior Incident, he figured his life with Kyrie will be the happiest moments of his life. After some time, Nero cannot help but look at her as his adopted sister. Therefore, it's hard to have romantic feelings for someone you grew up in the same family for so long. Not to mention, life in Fortuna is always the hub of the religious cult even after. After the fall of Sanctus, people were ticked off(and rightly so) while they rebuild and the Order of the Sword has been disbanded. The religion of Sparta is still there, however…some moved and some stay and the ones who stayed gave Nero the evil eye as if it's his own fault for causing this even though he saved the damn island and its ungrateful residents from the cult and the so-called Judgement Day.
The only one who's grateful is Kyrie whom just lost her brother, Credo. Nero's adopted brother and mentor. Like Kryie, he mourns his death despite the betrayal since he tried to save them both in Sanctus's ritual. It was very hard to leave Fortuna because his brother is the only one who protected it from demons. But now? Recently, Kyrie also mentioned that she wants to move from here and lives somewhere else. He took that opportunity to leave as well. But..he does not know the life outside of the island. Hell, he doesn't know what to do once he's out there. But! But! There is someone he knew on the other side.
That would be the old man. Dante. Ever since, he shot Sanctus in the head after making a dramatic entrance and from the ceiling and from there, the revelation of how corrupt the Order of Sword is. And well, the rest is history. Right now, Nero lives with the old man at Devil May Cry and is going to a mission to get rid of a devil in another city. So he's taking the train to his destination.
Lost in his thoughts and enjoying his music, he didn't the noticed the other teen before the train came to a rough halt which the teen falls onto his metal case which held Red Queen and before falling onto the floor.
What the fu-
He looks at the teen in bewilderment. His hair is the color between red and orange, Nero can't tell if it's red or orange so maybe red-orange? That's a thing, right? Like his coat, his blue is as well but a bit more vibrant. Nero's coat is midnight blue while the redhead's jacket is cerulean. The redhead's eyes are forest green and as he stares at his brilliant blue.
Speaking of which...
How long is he going to stare at him like that?
"Uh…you alright, pal?"
"Eh?! I-I'm sorry!" The redhead cried, trying to get up immediately, "Sorry! I….um.."
Nero just stares at him as he hits pause on his music in his iPod.
"Is this seat taken? The train has become crowded." The teen stammered. Nero narrows his eyes at him and glances back and forth only to see he's telling truth. Shit. So much for having the seat to yourself.
"Yeah, sure." He moves his case in front of him, giving the other an open seat.
"T-thank you!" He said happily and plops down in the seat. Nero gives a 'hm' before looking at the window once more.
Will can't believe that just happened. The first time, he talked with anyone outside of his hometown and he can't believe he embarrassed himself. At least, the man seems forgiving(he thinks) after tripping all over him and his stuff and as well letting him sit down.
Got to let uncle know that I'm on the train. Yeah. That would be good. He texts his uncle back home. Before leaning in his seat with his backpack in his lap. He sighs. Now what to do with the remaining of the time. Wait…why did the train stopped?
Passengers. It looks like we have a delay, we will be moving shortly. Thank you for your patience.
"Tch." Nero sucked his teeth. Just his luck. He hopes his client doesn't give him shit and he really doesn't have to explain to Dante why he's late. He continues to stare at the window only to see the reflection of the redhead who falls on him staring at him again.
"You know if you want to take a picture, it will last longer." Nero scowled which got the redhead to widen his eyes and looks away when Nero turns his head at him.
"Sorry. I-I didn't know what else to look so I was looking out to the window. I didn't mean to stare at you." A short pause until he asks a question.
"Uh….so…are you part of a band?"
"Does it look like I'm part of a band?" Nero shot him an annoyed glance. The redhead blinks and shifted then replies, "Uh…yes?"
"That's a rhetorical question." Nero gave him a look. Does he not know sarcasm or what? He noticed the backpack and how large it is. What the hell? Is he traveling?
Where is the hell he going?
Also, where are his parents? Also, how old is he? He looks like a kid.
Oh great, I'm thinking like the old man now. Nero groans.
"Sorry. I just assume because of your music in your headphones and your case so that's why I ask." The boy explained. Oh so now he's prying?
"Seriously? What are you? A kid that is nosy?"
"Eh? I'm not nosy! Is just your music is loud enough to hear! And I'm not a kid. I'm sixteen." The boy retorted as he looks offended by that comment.
"Oh, sure!" Nero rolled his eyes. "Still a kid, though."
"I-well what about you?! You look much around my age!" The redhead retorted. Nero scoffs,
"Eighteen."
"Then you are a-!"
"Eighteen." Nero cuts the other teen off, "is not a kid age."
"It has the word 'teen' in it! " He argued. Nero shrugs, "Yeah, yeah. Whatever. Anyway, aren't you a little too young to go anywhere by yourself?" He points at his backpack. "You're going somewhere?"
The teen frowns at him, "I'm old enough to take care of myself and-"
"Everyone takes care of themselves." He cuts him off again.
He shut his mouth before speaking, "I'm looking for someone." He leaves at that before facing forth.
Nero looks over the redhead. What does he mean he's looking for someone? Nero is not the type of person to poke his nose into anyone's business. But since the damn train isn't moving, it wouldn't hurt to ask. Right.
"Who?"
"My sister." He answered. Nero narrows his eyes at him. "What? You can't call her or something of where she is?"
"I don't think…. she has a phone or….even a phone number." The redhead slumped his shoulders with a sigh. Nero just stared at him. What kind of person doesn't have a phone or phone number? It's the 21st century. Hell, he has a phone while living in even Fortuna still lives behind the times. So not having a phone sounds really fishy. Not that Nero cares that much but still…
"If I can't find her in that city I'm going to, I might go to Capulet City to find her."
"Don't go to Capulet City."
"Huh?" Will looks at the other with blinking eyes as he sees his expression. A dark one.
"W-why?"
"Just don't. Nothing good there." The white-haired man told him straight up.
"What do you mean by that?"
Ugh. This is why he hates dealing with humans leading normal lives. This kid is one of them. Capulet City is full of demons. Sure, Dante and his group don't have trouble in dealing with them. But it wasn't like Fortuna at all. Demons still live there and cause havoc regardless. Anything can happen especially at night. He pities any poor human living there. However, the humans are mostly full of hookers, pimps, drug dealers and other criminals. So it's hard to empathize with them. It doesn't mean that he can't care. He doesn't want this kid go there and get himself killed.
"Trust me. It's a …hellhole." Nero told him. The word 'hellhole' fits Capulet City and he figured and hopes that the kid takes his word for it.
Will looks at the other in question. Trying to figure out this assumed 'punk rocker' out. Hearing the city such as Capulet called as 'hellhole' is not a good sign. The boy figures out that the city isn't good as if it was filled with crime and such. But the boy sensed there's something the man isn't telling him.
Still.
T he redhead smiles kindly at him, "Thank you for the advice, sir. I will take that to heart."
Nero winced. Eh? What the hell is he so happy about? And did he just call him sir?
"Don't call me, sir." Nero frowns and looks away.
The redhead blinks, "Then what should I call you? I can't say hey you to you."
"It's Nero." He introduced himself to him. "What's yours?"
"Will. Will Wildtail. Nice to meet you, Nero." He held at a handshake which Nero looks over, he seems to be hesitating before sighing and shakes it with his human one. "Nice to meet you too, Will."
"So where are you going-" However, the power is cut resulting the train in darkness followed by screams and shrieks. Huh?
"Oh, you have to gotta be fucking kidding me." Will heard Nero cursed.
