[[ I'm just going to say... I am too lazy to read over this to correct it all. I'm sure you get the jest of what's going on. ]]
She had not believed the news until she entered the shop and seen him with her own eyes. But apparently the rumours were true - the Dark Slayer had returned.
"Vergil... I can't say its a pleasure to see you.."
Lady adjusted the strap that was resting on her shoulder as she spoke, sometimes carrying such a large weapon as Kalina Ann could be a nuisance. Vergil didn't even lift his head which was bowed over Dante's desk as he looked through the many magazines which laid scattered across it.
"As chatty as ever."
She said with a faint sigh before turning her gaze to Dante who had been sitting on the large leather couch to the side of the room. He gave her an acknowledging nod while slouching back into his typical lazy posture. It was then that Trish and Cassie entered the room from the top of the stairs, Trish walking down them first as Cassie quickly followed.
"Are you two going to give me the silent treatment also?"
Lady asked, resting against the pool table with her arms folded neatly across her chest. From time to time her eyes would shift back to Vergil, feeling a little on edge that the devil who had teamed up with her father was in the same room with her. That and he had tried to kill when she interrupted a fight between him and Dante.
"What are you talking about?"
Cassie was standing at the foot of the stairs with a confused look on her face. Poor girl doesn't understand all this, Lady thought to herself before parting her lips to reply.
"Nevermind."
Trish had taking a seat by Dante which left very few places for Cassie to sit without having to walk past Vergil who she was still weary of after their encounter in the kitchen earlier. She had been told everything that Trish could remember, about Temi-Ni-Gru and Mallet Island, how Vergil had tried to open the portal to the demon world to when he was Mundus' servant. From all that Cassie decided it would be in her best interest to stay clear from his path.
"Will somebody please tell me what is going on, why aren't we shooting him or something?"
Lasy raised a hand and pointed her index finger at Vergil. Not again, Cassie thought, recalling the earlier battle between Dante and Vergil which had scared the hell out of her. It made her wonder was violence always the answer with them all. Vergil, who had obviously heard her, began to turn around and face everyone, his facial expression the same as earlier.
"Do you think that is wise, Mary?"
Cassie tried to stop herself from shivering as his icy voice filled the air. It was hauntingly cold, cutting through the air it filled like daggers. It was quickly replaced by the sound of gun shots as Lady started to shot at him. Cassie raised her hands to cover her ears and block the sound out while Trish and Dante intervened.
"Don't you ever call me that!"
Lady spat as Trish tried to disarm her and Dante stopped Vergil from retaliating. Both Lady and Vergil sturggled against them but within a few seconds they both stopped and were calm once more. Slowly Cassie lowered her hands which were now shaking.
"Now that everyone is relaxed and behaving themselves I think I can explain. But before that Cassie, sit down. You're like a lost sheep standing over there."
Dante teased, giving her his trademark grin while jestering to the couch. Cassie could only manage a nod then made her way past the others to be seated. Everyone's attention was on Dante now who started to speak once more.
"We call all see that Vergil has returned but for the moment his on a trial welcome because, well, Vergil you know exactly why." He chuckled before turning to look at his brother. Vergil didn't defend himself or snap back with some smart reply, his face just remained placid.
"For now, he stays here and helps out so Lady you're just going to have to live with seeing him around a lot."
Lady muttered something under her breath and Trish had to give her a nudge in the shoulder to stop her. Lady, who was not impressed by this, turned to look at Trish and seen the serious expression on her face which told her it was in her best interest to behave. "Fine.. I'll some how learn to live with it."
"Good. Cassie, Vergil will be living here with us so try not to say anything that... Scratch that, don't even look at him."
The last few words caused Cassie to frown, was he really that bad that she couldn't even say good morning or ask how his day was? She wanted to ask Dante how he expected her to live in a house with someone she had to ignore but he had started talking once more.
"So, I guess that's settled then. You're here to stay, bro."
And with that he gave Vergil a slap on the back who could only return a cold stare to his twin.
Vergil was standing by the bookcase with his eyes scanning the different books, most of them belonging to Cassie that she had gathered from her two years in college. She was peering down at him from the top of the stairs debating whether or not it was in her best interest to stay in her room. Dante had left over an hour ago so it was just the two of them in the house. She was so scared of bumping into Vergil that she refused to go to the toilet until she could fight it off no longer.
His hand reached up and he pulled out one of her books on philosophy - her favourite subject - and he began to flick through the pages. "Come on, just go into the kitchen or something." She whispered softly to herself. She was trying to sneak out and see one of her old friends from college. She hadn't expected Vergil to be downstairs when she planned to make her exit. She glanced down at the watch on her wrist and let out a faint sigh. She was already running late.
However when she raised her head to look at Vergil once more he was gone. Could this be her shot at getting out? She didn't question herself anymore and made a dash for it, running down the stairs at such speed she was terrified she might fall down. She was smiling with triumph, that is, until she caught sight of the blue clad man sitting down at Dante's desk. She immediately came to a stop, not sure whether Dante had told Vergil about her not being allowed to leave the house alone.
To test him she started to slowly walk forward, her eyes set on the door in front of her. She was sure he was looking at her and questioning her peculiar behaviour. Within a few steps she was in front of the door, her hand reaching to turn the handle and then - it swung open, no yelling from Vergil, no asking her where she was going, not even a goodbye.
Once outside she closed the door and started to walk down the steps. That was...easy, She thought, smiling triumphantly once more. Then she stopped, something was right. Maybe this was a test Dante had set up to see if she would trick Vergil into letting her out. Either way she knew she couldn't just vanish for the night and not tell anyone. Sighing, she walked back up the stairs and opened the door but remained on the outside.
"Okay, I know I'm not meant to talk to you or look at you, which is why I'm saying this from the other side of the door but if Dante is looking for me tell him I-"
"I don't care."
He interrupted, not even raising his head to gaze at the entrance to the shop to where she was standing.
"But if I don't tell you then how -"
"I am not your father. You don't have to tell me where you are going."
He said matter-of-factly. Cassie stood there, not sure what to say next because she knew he'd just cut across her. But if she just left she was sure Dante would be angry with her and possibly Vergil who wouldn't let her leave a message with him. Either way she didn't want to be the only one at fault.
"I'll be at the Metropolis club, bye!"
She spoke so fast she wasn't sure that she even said it properly but there was no way she was sticking around she see if he got the message, she was already running down the street in fear that he would be chasing after her for talking to him.
[[ The next chapter includes one mad Dante and one drunken Cassie. ]]
