Summary: His family shattered before his eyes, the first time he ever took a life. The events that would steal Dante's innocence, making him the hunter he is today...
Disclaimer: I do not own squat. I know the twins, but I cannot claim ownership over them. Only the almighty Capcom can dare to do that, which is reasonable. They own the games, after all.
Connection Broken
A storm raged outside, breaking branches from hapless trees with its relentless fury. Thunder cracked whip-like across the black crowds, and flashes of blue-white lightening illuminated the city as if it were day.
A particularly bright flash lit up the sky, filling an empty house with purest light. The lightening shone a staccato spotlight on a body covered by an afghan, lying still before the dark screen of the television.
By the light of the heavens, the afghan moved.
A hand, coated in dried blood slowly flaking from pale skin, trembled as it slid across the rug. When it touched the ornate hilt of the katana lying beside him, the hand wrapped tightly around it, clutching the Japanese blade as if it were a lifeline.
Demonic power of purest azure exploded from beneath the afghan.
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Across town, sitting in the upper window of Tommy's house, Dante felt a slow fire erupt within him.
He felt….
"Vergil?" he whispered.
Then the feeling was gone, and he relaxed, watching the storm with sorrowful azure eyes.
His brother was dead.
The connection they had shared….
Was broken.
He couldn't feel him anymore.
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Queen: I figured this might explain how, in the manga, Dante sorta senses Vergil for a second in the first issue but the rest of the time he doesn't. Like most twins, they had a connection as children, but when Vergil's devil awakened they lost it. It's back now, but there's still a lot of tension between them. Hope you enjoyed the fic, thanks for reading, and please leave a review. I worked hard enough on this one I'd like to hear some damned feedback on it!