Chapter 6 here and ready! Thanks to everyone who is reading this fic so far! I hope you're all enjoying it.

Days had passed since the battle between the two brothers. The streets had settled and the villagers attended to their houses or shops for damage and repair. The villagers merely suspected a group of bandits had swept through. In a sense they were correct. A blue jacket wearing bandit and a maroon jacket wearing bandit. They had never been seen or heard from any of the villagers.

Soki pulled on his slatted blue armour and tied his hair back. He picked up Lamentation and his red purification sword. "Well I'm going to patrol the streets. You can come if you like." He slipped into his sandals and looked to Dante.

Dante stood up and pulled on his jacket. "Beast sitting around here I guess." He strapped Rebellion in his back halter along with Ebony and Ivory. He pulled on his boots and gloves and followed Soki out of the hideout and onto the street.

There were a few clouds lurking near the morning sun but they didn't appear threatening. Soki led Dante down the streets and over bridges. "Welcome to my daily job." He chuckled. "Sometimes it benefits and sometimes it's a pain in the ass." He watched some small children play with their ball.

Dante followed Soki at a steady pace. "So you never really run into demons all too often?" He watched the children also. He then looked at the houses and noticed the damage he and Vergil had made.

"Don't worry about the damage. The villagers blame it on bandits." He grinned. "Though you would be considered a bandit in your own right."

"Watch it, Soki."

"Yeah, yeah. And to answer your question; demons pop up now and again. Usually just the low ranked ones. They're easy enough to kill."

Dante went to reply when a loud scream was heard. They both ran to the bridge and saw a woman being backed into a group of genma. They were hunched over and deformed. Their breathing was ragged with green mist steaming out with their familiar hissing.

"Please! Please don't hurt me!"

Soki rushed forward with Lamentation drawn. Dante stood back. What was that woman screaming out? It sounded foreign. "What the hell?"

Soki slashed the few genma and turned to the woman. "Run! Hurry!" He watched her quickly and pivoted left, slashing more genma away. Where were all these genma coming from! Soki slashed again and eliminated another three.

Dante drew Rebellion. "Time to join the party!" He flung Rebellion towards the genma and pulled out his firearms, shooting and killing more with Soki.

They worked together to push the numbers down until there were just bodies of genma laying around, red foam everywhere on the ground. Dante sighed. "Phew. One hell of a party." He turned to Soki. "Hey! Look out!"Too late.

Soki turned just as Dante had shouted and was hit dead on in the head by a massive club. He was sent skidding across the dirt and stopped; his head was bleeding and his were eyes closed. He was unconscious.

Dante pulled the hammers back on his guns. "Fucking asshole!" He dashed forward and shot at the massive demon before him. It looked like a half human half rhinoceros. When Dante was through with it, it would look even more deformed. "Eat metal, bitch!"

He shot and hacked at it with his guns and sword. He brought Rebellion back for one final blow and gave it a clean slash across its neck; its head flying from its body and rolling into the river. Dante flicked the blood off Rebellion's blade and ran to Soki. "Nasty gash." He slung Soki over his shoulder and picked up Lamentation. "This Tenkai had better write back soon."

The morning dew settled across the forests of Japan. In the forests lived various animals and lurking spirits and often the odd genma or two. It wasn't uncommon to find them since they could just live off the life force of the animals and trees.

Although, in this dense forest, there was one area that the genma feared entering. A barrier that kept them from entering; if they tried their bodies would be instantly purified and they would turn to ash. The place they feared was a section called Mt. Hiei and on this mountain was the temple of a certain monk said to be feared by many genma and demons.

The steps to enter the temple were a mountain in themselves. They were steep and looked as though they went on forever. The temple was a glory on its own. It looked as though it touched the clouds and led to the heavens. In this case it might just lead to such a place.

A small orange cat looked up at the stairs and licked its whiskers before making the gruelling task of conquering the stairs to the temple. It had Soki's letter tied around its neck; the letter bouncing with each step the small cat made.

Inside the temple was quite welcoming. There was a bed set up and an incense candle lit to give the temple a calm atmosphere. With the huge wooden doors open all of Mt. Hiei; the forest looked like a glorious shower of sunlight speckled across each tree with the dew reflecting the sun elegantly.

Sat inside the temple were two figures. Once was a small girl with a hood covering her hair. She knelt in front of the huge doors on a padded cushion, her eyes closed and her hands in her lap. She concentrated on building her spiritual barrier higher with her steady meditation.

The girl opened her eyes slowly and allowed them to adjust before looking up at the figure of her superior. She blushed a little and stood up and walked to stand next to him. She could tell he was looking out at the morning scenery. "Is something bothering you, master Tenkai?"

The man, Tenkai, looked down at the girl with calm and warm brown eyes and baby smooth skin. His hair was white and brought back in a controlled ponytail. He wore red slatted armour that gave off more of a monk vibe. He smiled warmly at the girl.

"All is well, Arin. Thank you for your concern." He looked outside again. "Simply beautiful."

Arin blushed up at Tenkai. "Y-yes, beautiful." She gasped and looked down when she felt a presence approaching. "Master Tenkai! I feel the presence of another approaching."

Tenkai kept his guard up and smiled when a small orange cat appeared. "Hello friend. What do you have for me?" He knelt down and took the letter from around the cat's neck. "Thank you. Arin, please get some fresh water for our small friend."

"Of course." She reached down and picked up the small animal and took it to the bed. "Wait right here." She beamed and rushed off to get food and water.

Tenkai opened the letter and sat down at his table and poured himself some herbal tea, sipping it gingerly. He licked his lips and quickly scanned over the parchment. "It's from Soki." He recognised these brush strokes in an instant. Taking another sip of his tea he read the letter.

Tenkai, There has been much genma activity here of recent

I have tried to find the source to no avail. I would have maybe

suspected Mitsunari again.

Could it be possible that they have returned? If so, you should

know there is another problem

Until recently there has been a stranger appearing. He seems

foreign and looks dangerous. From what I've been told his

name is Vergil. He is the son of a demon named Sparda

Tenkai choked on his tea a little. 'Sparda! It can't be...' He shook his head and continued reading.

I have acquainted myself with another half demon by the name

of Dante. He's loud, obnoxious and a little rough around the

edges. He said they came from another world. Is that possible?

Tenkai we need answers! We need to find who is behind this

genma population and put a stop to it once and for all

Take care and write back soon

Soki

Tenkai looked up and towards his wall of scrolls. He scanned over them and stood up. 'Sparda... That sounds very familiar.' He walked to the wall and looked at scroll after scroll.

Arin returned with a fresh bowl of water and a small fish. "It's not much but I hope it's enough." She set them down for the cat and stroked its back while it ate and purred loudly to show its appreciation. She giggled and looked at Tenkai as he rummaged through his scrolls. "Did you want some help, master Tenkai?"

He turned to the girl and smiled, shaking his head. "No, but thank you. Keep our friend comfortable please, Arin." He turned back to his scrolls.

Arin sat down with the cat. "Yes, master Tenkai."

Hours seemed to pass by as Tenkai read through scroll after scroll. The sun was high in the sky and setting the trees in a sea of light. Tenkai finally sighed with relief when he found what he was looking for. "Finally." He took the scroll to his table and sat down. He opened it and read it over.

Arin woke up after having a small nap to find the orange cat nestled comfortably on her stomach. It purred loudly and looked as though it was content and did not want to move. She smiled and stroked the cat's soft fur. "You may stay there." She giggled and looked at Tenkai as he read through a scroll. "What are you reading?"

Tenkai put the scroll down. "I received a letter from Soki about more genma activity. It is worrying that he has run into more genma, let alone more demons." He turned to Arin. "The sons of a powerful demon have appeared in this world. The sons of a demon named Sparda." He smiled at Arin's confused features. "Sparda was renowned for wanting to protect the human world from the demon world. He sealed off the gateway to the human world from the other side and fought to protect the humans. He was hated much by other demons and his power has been sought after for over two thousand years now."

Arin took it all in. "So how does this Sparda relate to the genma activity?"

"I said his sons have come from the other side and have landed here in Japan. I'm not sure how but I am fairly certain that Mitsunari is behind this." He stood up and retrieved a piece of parchment, a bottle of ink and his goat hair calligraphy brush. "I have the answers Soki requires. Once he gets this we will need to travel to Sawayama to find who is behind this."

Arin stroked the cat and looked up at the ceiling. "You said it was Mitsunari..."

"We must first find the source of the genma and investigate whether it is Mitsunari or not. It might not be them behind this... it could be a whole new threat planning to take over Japan." He looked at Soki's letter again. "He said one of the sons is a threat... Vergil. By the look of the name it seems very foreign. And this Dante too." He took up his brush and lay the parchment down flat. Dipping this brush into the ink Tenkai began painting onto the parchment slowly and detailed every stroke.

Finishing the last of his brushwork Tenkai set the brush down and stood up to make some more tea. "Would you like some tea, Arin?" He smiled at the girl.

Arin beamed with delight. "Thank you, master Tenkai!" She picked the orange cat up and placed it on the bed next to her and stood up. "Is the letter ready to be delivered to Soki?"

Tenkai placed some tea leaves into the boiling water and nodded. "The ink is drying now. Once the ink is dry we will have our friend take the letter to Soki." He stirred the tea leaves around in the boiling water and placed the lid on the tea pot. Tipping it forward gently he poured the tea into two cups; one for Arin and one for himself. "It should reach Soki in the next two days." He picked up his cup and sipped the tea.

Arin walked back to the bed and sat down. "I will get our friend ready to transport the letter to Soki and his friend."

"Thank you, Arin." Tenkai turned and looked outside once more. He definitely had a good idea who was behind all of this activity. He just hoped that the letter reached Soki in time before he was attacked again. 'It is nearly time for the Black Oni to rise once more...'

So as usual Tenkai knows more than he should haha. And yes I lied the whole chapter wasn't about Tenkai but most of it was! And poor Soki. Stupid rhinoceros thing knocking him clean out. Don't worry Dante will take care of him hehe. Well with Tenkai's knowledge and Soki's will to get the job done this should turn out to be interesting!
I think Dante should try and improvise a pizza to make Soki eat haha!
Well that's it for now. Next chapter will be up soon!