Chapter 4
"So, what was with the idiots who just left?" Narah started as she pulled out some ingredients to make cinnamon rolls.
"The woman, she's apparently Nero's aunt." Naeh started. "She basically told Vergil, in one of the worst, high pitched, venomous tones ever, that she'll do everything in her power to make sure that he would never get to see his son again."
Nero looked up at the two women, his eyes clouding over slightly in depression. "Nero doesn't want to lose Daddy…"
"That bitch!" The blue haired woman snarled. "I know Vergil seems to be an Ice Queen, no offense to your father kid, but that's just on another level of supreme bitchiness! If she steps foot in this house while we're here, I'll punch straight in the fake face of hers."
Narah's body started glowing, ever so slightly, in an almost seductive shade of blue as her red eyes flashed menacingly. Nero and Naeh watched her in curiosity as a slender royal blue devil-like tail emerged from the side of Dante's coat that she had been wearing. The little three year old watched, in utter fascination, the tail swish around in anger before grabbing a hold of it with a vice grip.
"You have a tail!" Nero almost shouted in glee.
Dante and Vergil walked into the kitchen at the sound of Nero's voice, who still had a strong hold Narah's squirming tail. Narah's eyes went wide and her mouth hung slightly open as a look of fear crossed her face for a few seconds. The easiest way Naeh could describe the look on her friend's face was 'aw…shit'.
"Well, this day has just gone from depressing and violent to confusion and slight arousal." Dante said with a cocky smirk gracing his lips.
"Daddy, what does that last word mean?" Nero asked, looking up at Vergil. "I know depressing and violent and confusion, but what does awousal mean?"
Vergil glared at his twin brother with a look that could put Hell itself to shame as Dante gave him an awkward smile in return. Narah, uncharacteristically blushing, looked away from the boys while still trying to pull her tail from Nero's grip. Naeh had laid her head on the table, doing her best to stifle her laughter.
"That's not for you to know just yet." Vergil responded, trying to hide his growl. "But other than learning new words, it seems like we have gotten to learn something new about you."
"Nero, I won't be able to finish making you cinnamon rolls if you don't let go." Narah spoke to the child, opting to ignore Vergil.
"Oh, sowwy." Nero apologized as he let go. He watched as the tail swished around for a few more seconds before completely vanishing. "Cool, it's like Daddy's and Uncle's monsta forms."
Narah kept cooking, intently absorbed in painting the rolls with cream cheese icing. Naeh's eyes flickered between each person, studying all of their reactions. Dante approached the blue haired girl, placing his hand on her shoulder, gripping both her and his coat. He turned and smiled at Nero.
"Hey, kid, why don't you go clean up real quick while the adults have a talk?" The younger asked the little boy with a grin.
"Ok." Nero responded and stood up, walking towards the nearest bathroom.
"H…hey, Nero, wait up. I'll help you." Naeh chuckled and walked after him.
"Not a chance, woman." Vergil growled, grabbing her by the collar of her shirt. "You, undoubtedly, know just as much about this as your friend."
"Yeah, no. You are not leaving me to this alone." Narah chuckled sarcastically as the tail reappeared and wrapped around her friend's waist.
"Damn." Naeh whispered under her breath. She then reached out her hand. "Nero, save me!"
"I'll help!" He reached out his hand, giggling until he saw the look on his father's face. "Umm, how about next time…?" He laughed nervously before dashing towards the bathroom.
"Traitor…" She cried out.
Naeh then tried her best to get out of the grips of the people holding her by dead weighting them, not realizing she was still in her nightclothes, which happened to be made out of very thin fabric. Vergil still had a tight grip on the collar, causing the shirt to rip and Naeh to instantly regret her actions. Luckily, Narah still had her tail wrapped around the girl's waist, saving her from face planting onto the floor.
"Yeah, you deserve this." Narah grinned wickedly at her friend before loosening the grip, causing her friend to stagger. Once Naeh was off balance, she used her tail to drag her closer.
"So, babe," Dante started, tightening the grip on her shoulder in a seductive voice. "Wanna tell me 'bout that sweet little tail of yours?"
"Well, ya see…" Narah laughed, turning around and wrapping her arms around Dante's neck. "Hey, honey are you sure you really wanna know?" She lightly nibbled on his ear as she stood on her toes and pushed her breasts up against him. "I'm sure we can find more interesting ways to pass the time, baby."
"Yeah, nope. I'm not being sucked into this." Naeh scoffed and pretended to gag before she tried to walk away. Narah tightened the grip around her waist. "Aw, come on. Let me go! I don't wanna deal with this!"
She grabbed the edges of the other girl's tail, trying to loosen it, but it just coiled tighter and Narah sent her a quick glare before looking back at Dante.
"Yeah, gotcha. I'mma shut up now." She said as she pulled out a small key and pretended to lock her mouth before trying to hand it to Vergil.
He just stared at her as if she was an idiot before approaching Dante and pulling the two apart with a snarl. Both of them sent glares right back at the elder brother.
"We are not dealing with this at this moment." Vergil growled. "I am not in the mood to be playing games."
"Really, I almost had actual fun getting information out of someone," Dante groaned. "But because my dear brother has an eternal stick up his ass."
"How is that possible?" Nero's quiet voice pierced the awkward tension. "How did Daddy get a stick up his a… Wait, isn't tat a bad word for butt? Uncle Dante! You said a bad word!"
"Seriously kid," Narah groaned audibly. "Bad. Timing."
"Oh my…" Naeh started laughing as she held her ribs. "I…I think I'm dying here."
"You will be soon enough if you don't stop." Vergil hissed in her ear, his voice dangerously low and set.
"Careful," Narah leaned over and whispered in Vergil's ear. "She likes that, she likes to be threatened."
Vergil stood up, not looking at either girl, and walked towards Nero. He crouched down so he was at eye level with the small boy.
"Let's forget about your uncle's poor manners and bad mouth." Vergil told the kid and motioned towards the table. "The food the women made is ready."
Nero smiled and rushed over to the table, trying his best to pull himself up on the chair. Narah had finally let go of Naeh and walked over to the stove to place some of the cinnamon rolls onto a plate for the kid.
"So, you're like Daddy and Uncle?" Nero asked as Narah set down the plate. "I think it's cool if you are."
"I think we'd all would like to know a little more about it though." Dante started with a smirk. "Since, you know, we're being paid to watch over you."
Narah didn't respond, her eyes roaming around the kitchen as she bit her lip. How do we lie out of this one? She thought, sending it out towards Naeh. Why lie? You've already been caught. She heard Naeh's voice echoing in the back of her mind. Ok, how do we lie believably?
"Another question, is how you two know each other?" Vergil interrupted Narah's thoughts. "One demon and one human?"
Well, you see…the thing is we grew up together." Naeh started out, tears beginning to form in her eyes. "She's the daughter of a wealthy demon lord and I am just the daughter of one of their lowly human servants." Human, my ass. She heard a mocking voice in her head. "I was taught by some of the other servants demon physiology and I eventually became her nurse."
"Oh, really?" Vergil scorned. "What's the name of the demon lord?"
Oh, crap. I don't know any demon names. Naeh freaked on the inside of her head. Yeah, who didn't want to lie now, bitch.
"Honestly, as good of a story that is," Dante chuckled to himself. "I'm just not buying it."
"Yeah, ok. That was outlandish." Naeh laughed to herself. "Ok, the truth is, my family found Narah when we were little. I was about four years old at the time, she was two or three. My parents adopted her. We were in college when we found out that she isn't human. But she's my sister and I wasn't going to leave just because of that."
"Now that," Dante smiled. "Seems more believable."
"It's the truth, we swear." Naeh replied, smiling just as well. Not all of it, but the truth.
"In the end, neither one of us really care." Vergil stated as he stood up, taking Nero's empty plate. "I mainly just want to know why you hid it from us."
"I have other uses for finding out she's not human." Dante said under his breath, winking at Narah. She returned it with a playful smirk.
"And you'll get that later." Naeh said with an awkward smile. "Hey Nero, kid, is there anything you want to do today?" She emphasized on the word 'kid'.
"Yeah, because I bet Miss Naeh here would love to take you to the mall and get you some clothes or toys or something." Narah started with a smirk. "You know, after your traumatic day."
"Really?" He asked, his face lighting up greatly as he looked over to Naeh.
"Whatever you want." Naeh responded. I'm going to murder you.
Vergil looked over at his younger twin and Narah, making a sound of disgust by the looks on their faces. He helped Nero off of the chair, walking towards the stairs.
"I'll help him get ready." He stated emotionlessly. "Then we'll take my car."
"Wait, what?" Naeh sputtered as she took a drink. "You're going?"
"You really think I'd leave you with my son alone?" He questioned her. "And if so, do you really believe I'd stay here otherwise?"
Dante and Narah began to chuckle quietly as Vergil continued up the stairs. Naeh sat there with a blank stare for a few seconds before turning and growling at the other two.
"I. Hate. You." She snarled as they just laughed at her. "He already hates me, and now I'm going to be with him, in public, for Hell knows how long?"
"He doesn't hate you." Dante smiled, biting back his laughter. "Maybe dislike or uncaring, but doesn't hate you. You won some favor points earlier."
"And you know you can never hate me, sister." Narah responded with a sly grin. If you don't do this, I will ruin your story. She thought before looking back over at Dante with a wicked smile. "Now, how long do you think they should be gone?"
"I believe I have some amusement park tickets that I could give to Vergil." He replied with a just as wicked smirk. "Have them gone all day long."
"Sounds like a great plan to me." The demon girl said.
"I'm going to go get dressed." Naeh sighed out loud. "And do my best not to be disturbed by the mental images you are forcing upon me."
Naeh quickly headed up the stairs as the two started laughing to themselves and continuing on their conversation. A topic that she did not want to hear. Once up the stairs, she spotted Vergil standing at the doorway of the room beside hers. Easily deduced as Nero's bedroom. Hesitantly, she approached him.
"So, umm, Vergil…" She started, barely taking a step towards him. "Apparently, Dante wants us gone for as long as possible."
"Not surprised with him." He stated coolly. "And what of you?"
"What do you mean?" Naeh questioned with confusion.
"Technically speaking, this was your idea." He replied. "So, technically speaking, where we go is up to you. At least Nero was asking what you had planned."
"Well, I guess after the mall," She started, stuttering a little. "Dante's apparently going to give us amusement park tickets. Though, I can save those for other time if you don't care to go. Whatever you decide, tell me in a bit, I'm gonna change clothes."
He didn't bother to acknowledge she had said anything, let alone look at her. Sighing inwardly, she walked into her room. Vergil just waited for Nero to finish, knowing full well that the boy heard their conversation. At least the end of it.
"Awe we reawy going to the amoosement park, Daddy?" Nero asked with excitement.
"Yes, but it won't be an all-day thing." Vergil sighed. "You have a bedtime after all. Just remember to thank Naeh."
Nero jumped up in joy and rushed to the girl's room, throwing the door wide open. Vergil, for once, was not quick enough to stop him as the door swung and revealed a half-naked Naeh. She froze at the sight, trying her best to cover her body, and her face erupted into a blushing frenzy. She could not contain the squeal she involuntarily let out, causing the two downstairs to swiftly make their way upstairs to the noise. Nero almost screamed his apology as he covered his eyes and ran back towards his room, leaving Vergil standing in the doorway as Dante and Narah made it to the top of the stairs.
Narah blinked once or twice before she fell onto the floor in a fit of laughter, Dante used his knees to balance himself so he wouldn't end up the same way. Vergil and Naeh recovered from their initial shock, both reaching to close the door.
"Priceless." Dante and Narah said in unison as the door closed.
"Nero, come out her please." Vergil called, shooting glares towards the still laughing couple.
"Yes, Daddy?" Nero responded quietly as he peeked out from his room.
"You are going to apologize to Naeh, properly, when she comes back outside." Vergil stated, now ignoring the other two.
She walked outside then, her face still blood red, and refused to make eye contact with anyone. Except for Nero, who ran up and hugged her.
"I'm weally sowwy, NaeNae." Nero started as Narah stood up and started dancing. "I didn't know you was gettin' dwessed."
"No, it's ok." She said. "Just remember to knock first next time." He nodded as he let go of her. "Now, I see you're ready. Is your Father ready?"
"I am ready to leave as soon as possible." He stated calmly, not facing her, but instead the stairs.
"Aww, why the cold shoulder Verg?" Dante snickered. "I honestly thought you'd be a little hot under the collar right about now."
Naeh's face turned red as she quickly walked towards the stairs, Nero right behind her in a boundless happiness. Once they passed Vergil, he unsheathed Yamato and swiped it across Dante's hand without a word. He shot an icy mean look towards the two before continuing down the stairs.
