I am so sorry for not posting for so long. I've had a very busy, terrible and an exhausting 2 and a bit months since my last update. First I had to go to a family wedding and catch up with family. The when I got back home I found out my step-brother got into a car accident and was in an induced coma. While that was happening I was finishing of the last stages of my job transfer and packing for the move. Then there was the two days it took to drive down with all my stuff then the un-packing. Then getting settled into my new workplace and seeing the step brother who by this stage had woken up. This was basically the first month, which completely made my brain as useful as jelly though not as tasty. The second month though was me been lazy, having to get my laptop hooked up to the internet here and word reinstalled (since I type on word first then post on here) and finding a comfortable spot without been annoyed or more correctly distracted by everyone and everything around me. But I eventually pushed past that and finished this chapter that everyone (or at least the few people who have read this story and actually care) was waiting for.

-Review Thanks-

Now I usually use this spot to thank people for the reviews of last chapter, but there was none for chapter 3 :( There was however a bunch of people who did favourite and follow so to all those people I thank you, since this means people do actually like this and want to find out what happens. Which greatly motivates me to continue.

Anyway enough of me prattling on and lets move on to what you really wanted to read the next chapter of Devil Children.

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Devil May Cry or the characters from it. Which they are probably grateful for, especially the boys :P

EDITED: 6-11-22
Reason- Editing spelling, grammar and punctuation. No Major Changes.

Devil Children

Chapter 4

It wasn't long after that the group of devil hunters left the songstress's home.

Nero apologised to the auburn haired woman about the short visit but Kyrie understood that he needed time to process everything and should get to spend time with his newly discovered sister. She sent them on their way with a gentle smile telling them to visit again soon.

The trip to the docks was slightly awkward as the male devils needed some time to process the bombshells they had just learnt. Even when they got back to the mainland and into Dante's red convertible heading to the Devil May Cry office they still hadn't uttered a sound.

Nero who was seated in the back with Shiro rubbed his nose nervously and gathering his courage opened his mouth to talk with the huntress only to find she had tucked herself against the car door and fallen asleep.

Blinking he opened and closed his mouth a few times in amazement before sighing.

Dante who had seen his goldfish expression in the rear-view mirror chuckled earning a glare from the fiery teen.

"Let the squirt sleep kid. It's been a big day for all of us and who knows when was the last time she's slept."

The ex-order member looked at the sleeping girl before nodding and turning to look out the widow lost in his thoughts.

Soon enough he'd also falling asleep against his own window in an almost exact mirror image of his younger sibling.

The red hunter smiled at the two teens napping in the back seat.

"Aww, take a picture Verge. I can use it to blackmail the kid later."

His twin just ignored him keeping his gaze forward, arms crossed over his chest.

Glancing at his brother he asked, "what's up bro? You in a bad mood?"

The blue twin remained silent for a few moments before replying, "I didn't agree to letting this girl live with us Dante."

The red hunter sighed, "I know, but she's the kid's little sis, as well as our distant family member. Family is important."

Vergil looked at his younger twin detecting the note of sadness in his voice and the way he gripped the steering wheel tighter. He was aware that what he had done in the past had greatly affected his brother. Even after everything that had happened Dante had forgiven him and welcomed him with open arms, having missed his brother all this time.

The blue hunter would never admit it but he had also missed his sibling. They were twins, two halves of one whole. They would never feel complete when apart.

Yet that didn't change the fact that they had been separated for most of their lives. That loneliness and the curse of their heritage made Dante really value family, be it blood or his close group of friends. He would do anything to keep them safe, and knowing the reasons behind it Vergil couldn't argue with the red twin.

"Alright, but I'm not babysitting them, I'm a demon hunter not a live-in nanny," the blue hunter said. Looking at the female hunter in his mirror he frowned, "are you sure she isn't a threat, Dante?"

The red devil looked at the Shiro in the rear-view mirror, "I don't know, but it'll be easier to deal with anything if she's close by."

Vergil nodded in response and the rest of the drive passed by in silence.

When Shiro finally opened her eyes, she was faced with a rundown brick building that had obviously faced much hardships but also contained just as many exciting stories. The slightly dim red neon sign announced the name of the building as Devil May Cry.

Tilting her head at that the huntress had to admit that was an interesting philosophical point.

Though she doubted if it was truly possible.

Seeing the twin devils exit the red convertible she opened her door and slid out quietly and moved to stand in front of the shop.

The ex-order member on the on the hand was still deeply asleep, head now resting on his chest at an awkward angle and didn't show any sign of waking anytime soon.

Grinning wickedly Dante wound down the teens back window, pulling out Ebony and held the gun close to the open window and Nero's ear.

Winking at his blue twin and Shiro he pulled the trigger, the sound instantly waking up the young hunter.

Having been startled awake he ended up banging his head on the seat in front of him.

Ignoring the pain along with the ringing in his left ear he pulled out Blue Rose and pointed her in the direction of the gunshot.

Looking left and right Nero tried to find the demon/s he assumed they were fighting. Seeing none he frowned before his eyes lowered to Dante on his knees clutching his sides as he laughed erratically.

"That…. was…. awesome," the red devil gasped out, struggling to breathe through his laughter.

Having caught on to the fact that he was at the butt of another of Dante's pranks the ex-order member's expression darkened and he kicked open the car door almost causing it to fly off the car and stomped over to the elder hunter.

"WHAT THE FUCK OLD MAN!?"

The red twin just shrugged finally standing up and grinning smugly at the young hunter.

"You were asleep, so I woke you up."

Glaring daggers at Dante the teen yelled, "AND YOU THINK THAT WAS A REASON TO FUCKING SHOOT A GUN RIGHT NEXT TO MY EAR!? DID YOU EVER DAMN WELL THINK THAT YOU SHOULD HAVE WOKEN ME UP MORE FUCKING GENTLY OR IS YOUR DEMENTIA ACTING UP!? MY EAR'S STILL BLOODLY RINGING OLD MAN!"

The red hunter wasn't sure if Nero was yelling because he was angry or couldn't hear.

If he had to guess it was probably both.

Crossing his arms not in the least phased by the temper tantrum the teenage hunter was having and still with his usual cocky grin he replied, "yeah, but that wouldn't have been as fun."

His fury finally reaching boiling point eyes flashing demonic red the ex-order member was about to pound the living hell out of Dante's smug face.

Before he could do that though he saw Vergil walk up behind his twin and smack the back of his head.

"Ow what was that for Verge?" Dante asked rubbing the back of his head.

"Not everyone shares your lame sense of humour Dante. Now can you both cut out this childish squabble and can we please enter this rundown derelict building you call an office?"

Nero was about to argue that he wasn't a child and the old man deserved a verbal tongue lashing along with a few punches and kicks for good measure, while Dante was going to say his humour was hilarious thank you very much and the office was perfectly fine and functional.

But upon seeing the cold expression the blue hunter was levelling their way they both decided it would be in their best interests to shut up and nod politely.

"Good, then shall we proceed then?"

As the group of hunters headed over to the massive heavy double doors Shiro examined the twin devils.

While it seemed like Dante was usually in charge, ultimately it was Vergil who appeared to be top dog. Though it appeared if it came down to an all-out fight between the two of them it could go either way.

Reaching the front doors, the red hunter looked back at the huntress, "welcome to Devil May Cry, your new home. It doubles as an office and household. Granted it looks a bit worse for wear but everything still works."

Nero rolled his eyes at this and muttered, "mostly."

Ignoring that comment the red twin continued, "anyway, let's go inside and we can give you the grand tour."

Slamming open the doors and stepping inside Dante noticed two females standing near the big ornate wooden desk at the back of the room.

Sighing as he knew the two he said, "Lady, Trish what are y-?"

But before he could finish he heard a gun being cocked.

Looking behind him he saw to his surprise Shiro with her black and purple decorated gun locked and loaded aimed at the two females, or as he looked more closely…. at Trish.

Having a gun pointed in their direction Lady and Trish gave what they felt was an appropriate response.

Which was to point their weapons at the one aiming a gun.

Lady pulled her beloved bazooka Kalina Ann, from behind her back and rested it on her hip finger resting on the trigger.

While Trish materialised her two hand guns Luce & Ombra from somewhere, taking a fighting stance and coolly regarding the stranger about to attack her.

Dante as well as Nero stood there in stunned amazement for a few seconds looking back and forth between the female hunters.

Vergil on the other hand didn't seem to care in the slightest and ended up walking over to the battered red leather couch and grudgingly seated himself on it before he began to inspect and polish his treasured katana.

The red devil frowned at his twin realising that it was up to him to stop this cat fight, which he might have enjoyed if it wasn't about to take place in his shop. He really didn't need any more bullet holes to try and patch over and he just knew those two leeches wouldn't give him a dime for repair fee's even if it was them who had caused the damage. No, it was up to him to diffuse the tension in this room even though he had no idea what was going on in the slightest.

"Um Shiro, why are you pointing a gun at Trish?" Nero asked.

He saw Dante giving him thumbs up as he walked over to Trish and Lady and tried to get them to put their weapons away. Which judging by the yelling, bickering and what could have been a low blow kick wasn't going that well.

Without taking her eyes of the blonde devil the huntress replied, "she is a devil."

The ex-order member sighed, finally getting it.

"Uh yeah, but she's not bad. In fact she's our friend and occasionally works with us. So, I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't shoot her please."

Finally taking her eyes off her target the female teen turned those ocean blue eyes towards her twin.

"She is your friend nii-san?"

Nero nodded and gently reached over and placed his hand on her gun urging her to lower it. He breathed a sigh of relief as she did and put it away.

"I understand nii-san, it was my mistake. I didn't realise she was your friend," Shiro said softly looking at the ground like a scolded puppy.

Nero couldn't help smiling at that and patted her head with his devil bringer.

"It's alright, you didn't know. You were just trying to protect us weren't you? Thanks."

He saw her blush and give small nod before he caught the faintest smile.

He was about to say something again but a beer can went flying past his face as the trio in front of them had gotten to the point of throwing things at each other.

'Give it a few minutes and they will be shooting bullets', Nero thought sighing, trust the old man to make things even worse. He turned to the side to warn Shiro when he saw she had disappeared.

Looking around his already pale face went even whiter as he saw her walking towards the squabbling trio.

Dante's attempts to diffuse the two female's anger had completely backfired as they were now taking out all their anger on him.

Sadly, this wouldn't have been the first or would it be the last time that this had happened. Honestly he seemed to be the favourite punching bag for the girls to relieve their stress with.

Yet despite the loud yelling and noise of thrown items all three of them heard the footsteps approaching and looked at the source.

Trish and Lady instantly redirected their weapons at the original target. Dante about to step into the line of fire since hoping they wouldn't shoot if he was in the way though at the very least if they did he knew he could handle being hit by a barrage of bullets and missiles, when something caused them all to freeze in shock.

Shiro stood in front of them and placed her hands on her thighs before bowing to them.

"I am sorry."

Trish raised an eye brow which for her spoke volumes for her amazement.

Lady and Dante were less eloquent.

"What!?"

"Huh?"

Even Nero who had stopped just short of them was looking confused at the current situation.

"Please forgive my rudeness," the young huntress continued, "I wasn't aware that you were a friend and mistakenly assumed that because you were a devil that you were going to attack everyone. It was an error of judgement and I will take whatever punishment you deem fit."

Lady and Trish looked at the girl in front of them then to each other and back again, before sighing and putting their weapons away.

"I suppose since you didn't actually shoot it's alright," Lady said.

"Don't worry, I'm not really your typical devil after all," Trish replied.

Shiro raised her head looking confused, "you aren't going to punish me?"

Lady crossed her arms and cracked her knuckles, "why you want us to?"

Trish put an arm on the human huntress shoulder and smiled down at the teen. "No, you had the decency to admit you were wrong and apologise."

Dante frowned at that, "hey, you never forgive me that easily when I say sorry. You both just shoot me."

The two females just rolled their eyes before the blonde devil answered, "you never actually mean it and you always make the same mistakes."

"Plus, it's fun shooting you," Lady added.

Dante pouted and raised his arms in the air at the indignity of that statement, though everyone chose to ignore him as the two women began to introduce themselves.

"I'm Trish and this is Lady. We're both demon hunters as well and occasionally help Dante out around here. Though not often these days."

"Though you both come by often enough to swipe my hard-earned money from me," the red devil grumbled.

Again he was ignored as the human huntress went on to ask, "so who are you then?"

Looking closer she saw that she had the same arm as Nero, though hers was on the left instead of the right.

"My name is Shiro. I was invited to stay here after recently reuniting with nii-san."

The two females frowned for a bit before quickly figuring out that nii-san was Nero and nodding.

'Well it does explain the arm', Lady thought, 'and why Dante invited her to stay'.

Both huntress knew how much the red devil valued family. Even the two of them, though not being related to the red hunter by blood were considered a part of his tight knit circle. And they knew he would die for them in a heartbeat.

Which was why despite him being a douchebag they would always help him out in a pickle, except when it came to money of course.

"Well it's nice to meet you Shiro. We would stay and chat but we have a mission we were about to head to," Trish said politely before turning towards Dante who was still pouting, "We want you three to give us a hand too. It seems like a bit much for just Lady and I."

The red devil regarded them wearily, "and why would I want to take on a mission you two suggested, especially when I've just come back a few minutes ago?"

"We'll take it off your debt," Lady told him.

"Done."

Vergil glared at his twin as he just agreed without discussing it with him. "What makes you think I want to go along?"

Dante just gave him a pretty please look which unnerved the blue devil enough to agree.

Nero was excited about the mission, as it wasn't often that all five of them would work together which meant this must be a big one.

He would have already started dragging the old man out the door telling him to get a move on but he turned to Shiro instead. They couldn't just leave her here on her own.

"I'll stay. It wouldn't be nice to just dump Shiro here and run after all. Besides she's in a new town and a new place so someone should be here until she gets used to things."

Dante frowned at that but he had to admit the kid had a point, "she can come with us then."

Lady scowled, "but we already told the client that five of us would be heading there." Plus, she didn't want to have to give away a sixth cut of the reward.

Trish jabbed her in the side with her elbow, trying to tell her to shut up.

"No it's alright nii-san, you go."

The ex-order member turned to the white-haired huntress confused.

"I can take care of myself. I'm sure you're excited at the prospect of a mission this big."

As Nero opened his mouth to deny that Shiro interrupted him with a small smile.

"Besides it's not like I'm a child who needs to be baby sat now am I."

The teenage hunter closed his mouth at that.

He couldn't really say anything. It was true they were the same age and from what he had seen she was more than capable of taking care of herself. In addition, he hated been treated like a kid especially by the old man so he couldn't really do the same thing to her.

Sighing he gave in, "alright. We should be back in a few hours?"

He turned to Trish to see her nod.

"If you need anything there should be a contact book in the desk draw. Just give any of the numbers in there a ring and they should be able to assist."

He hoped there was anyway. Last, he had checked it had been, but the old man had a habit of misplacing things.

The phone while old fashioned and despite the many battles, shoot outs and rough handling still surprising functional. Though given they were running a business it would be bad if they didn't have a working phone.

Dante walked over and put an arm around Shiro much to her astonishment.

"Kitchen and basement/laundry are in the back. Up the stairs are the bedrooms and bathroom. Yours is the second room on the right. Bathroom is the room at the end. Your room was pretty much being used for storage until now, but there should be enough room to fit a mattress at least. There should be pizza in the fridge if you get hungry."

Finishing his rapid verbal tour of the building he looked down at the huntress to see her nod that she understood.

Ruffling her hair, the red devil chuckled, "okay pipsqueak, catch you later."

Letting the girl go he headed out the door, soon followed by his twin and the two huntresses.

Nero paused and looked back at Shiro before he left, "be back soon Shiro."

His younger twin nodded and waved at him, "okay, be safe."

The ex-order member nodded and then left to catch up to the others.

Now all by herself Shiro looked around the shop and wondered what to do with herself until the gang of devil hunters returned.

So that's the end of Chapter 4. Shiro has now met both Trish and Lady. I hope the two of them are pretty much in character. I tend to see Trish as a more mother figure to the Devil May Cry gain, aided by the fact that she is the splitting image and Dante and Vergil's mum Eva. Where as Lady I feel is more trigger happy and foul tempered but unlike Dante not so reckless or prone to showing off. I think because of her past she has a hard time dropping her guard around people even those closest to her but that doesn't mean she's an emotionless bitch as many may think.

While writing this chapter I ended up looking up the layouts for Devil May Cry and found out that it actually changes from game to game (as well as in the anime) except for the core components been the desk, phone and picture of Eva. So discovering that I made my own design to suit my purposes. So while the office section is pretty much the norm the back rooms and upstairs are all my own design.

That's it for now so thanks for reading and see you again next chapter.

Shadow Wishes