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Chapter 3: Reunion.
Notes/Warnings: Rated M. Parental!Dante & Nero.
I was at my desk like usual, feet propped up, chair kicked back and a mag. Nero was on the couch texting Kyrie with the new phone Trish had insisted he get to stay in touch in case of emergency, such a mother hen.
I looked up when I heard the front doors burst open and the girls storm. Lady waltzed up to my desk and slammed her hands down on the top of my desk.
"We have a job and we're getting paid a shit load so saddle on up, cowboy." She stated with a smirk.
"I'm going to!" Nero announced as he jumped up off the couch.
"No, you're staying here. Your parents told me to bring you back in one piece and I will." I ordered.
"That's not fair. I've been here over a month and you still don't trust me to help with the big stuff. We may be related but you don't treat me like family, Dante." He snapped, voice cracking in hurt.
Trish and Lady looked over at me expectantly. I knew I had been cornered so I did the only thing I could.
"If your parents find out, so help me god I will kick your ass, Nero."
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"So this city has been abandoned for about two years. The whole town went up in flames and a lot of people didn't make it out. They haven't been able to clear out the remains because a few days after the fire demons invaded. We need to clear them out so they can start rebuilding the city. "Trish explained as we stood in front of an old run down church. It was dark with black ash everywhere, houses burnt, streets void of life and the smell of death hung in the air. If I could sum it up I would say that this would be hell.
I watched as the girls surveyed the area, sadness written all over their faces. I could already tell this will be an emotionally draining mission. I looked over to see Nero a few yards down the road, crouched down in front of a random house. I walked over to see that he was holding a white teddy bear, pink bow on its head and covered in ash and tiny specks of blood. He turned it over so I could see the bottom of the bear's foot, a name sewed into the soft fabric.
"Emma would want her bear cleaned. " He said softly as he stood up, walking back to the girls with the bear tucked safely in his arms.
Once we all were gathered around we discussed the plan and decided to split up to cover more ground.
"I shouldn't have to tell you to watch your backs."
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Nero's point of view.
Another road I walked down, still not a soul to be found. I had already cleared out over a hundred demons so far and it was starting to wear down on me. Red queen was out of fuel and Blue rose was almost out of ammo so I have to be on my toes.
A noise from up ahead caught my attention, Blue rose raised and ready to go. I could see movement but with all the ash still in the air it was still foggy as hell but whatever it was it seemed to be crawling.
The sound of metal scrapping grew louder as it neared. Before I could react I felt a sharp pain in my ankle, glancing down to see barbwire wrapped around my leg. With a yank I fell on my back, Red queen being knocked off due to the impact.
It was close enough to see now. It crawled on it stomach, legs pulled back so far that they were practically resting on its shoulders. It had yards and yards of barbwire wrapped around it keeping it in the position. I flipped onto my stomach and reached for my sword but of course I was just a few inches from reaching.
The wire shot out and caught me around the throat, dragging me backwards. More wire incased my body, I couldn't breathe, couldn't yell or reach for blue rose or anything. I knew that I had begun to bleed, how much I don't know but I was fading in and out.
Out of nowhere it just stopped. The dragging stopped and I felt hands start to undo the wiring. When I could focus I saw a pale man with white hair working over me. He was the spitting image of Dante except without the scruff on his chin. Change his blue outfit for red and mess up his hair and it's like a clone.
"You aren't Dante." I choked out with a gasp as he untangled the wires around my neck.
"Who I am is not important at the moment." God they sound alike too.
I felt strong arms around me before being lifted and pressed against a warm chest. After a few minutes I finally relaxed and passed out.
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Dante's point of view.
"Maybe he went back to the car." Lady suggested as we continued to walk down the main road.
We had cleared out the entire city and were now heading to the car after six hours of working, all of us covered in grime and exhausted beyond belief.
"It's gonna bruise." I heard Nero say weakly.
We started to run, a smile of relief on my face, knowing he was safe at the car.
"Let me check it again."
I stopped dead in my tracks when I reached the car. There was Nero by the car, shirt off to reveal bruises, puncture wounds and blood. But that's not what shocked me the most. It was the person checking him over.
"Vergil."
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