Chapter 8: Superstar

A/N: sorry for the wait. Got caught up with a nonstop play through of the Mass Effect Trilogy. :P Gonna update sporadically since finals and what not.

"Yeah and that's why youre in the same situation as me right?" Dante said, returning the favor with a gash on Vergil's left arm. "Ah so I'm not the only one feeling under the weather."

The blue clad twin scowled before meeting his brother in a flurry of steel and sword play.

Petra watched in astonishment at the expert swordsmanship these two possessed. Oddly enough, she noted that there was something off with the two. As if they weren't able to attain full strength yet.

After a few minutes of banter and sword fighting, the twins stopped and sheathed their respective swords.

"I've come to fetch you Dante." Vergil finally stated. "Unfortunately I did not bring a leash so you must stay by my side at all times by yourself this time."

Petra had to stifle a giggle, apparently the elder twin had a sense of humor similar to Levi's.

"Haha very funny Verge. Still don't get why Lady sent you to get me. I have this mission perfectly under control."

"Really?" Vergil feigned surprise "Is being missing for two days considered under control?"

Dante grumbled "Its all part of my ingenious plan."

"Ingenious is not a word I would associate with you, dear brother."

Petra watched the two banter before speaking up "Dante, who is this man? And What is he talking about?"

"Eh he's my brother. And a long story. I'll fill you in once we head back."

Vergil looked to Petra and back at Dante "Ah I see you've got another women whom you wish to bed."

Petra bit her lip, wanting to slap the blue clothed twin.

Dante would've spat his coffee if he was drinking some "What? You always assume that whenever I'm talking to a girl."

Vergil rolled his eyes "Don't get worked up too much. I need to talk to you...in private."

Dante looked back to the petite woman "Err, go on ahead. I'll meet you here when you're done."

Petra looked to Dante "Alright. Don't do anything stupid or Heichou will get mad at both of us." She and sent a menacing glare to Vergil before leaving to get the supplies.

"Walk with me." Vergil said simply as he headed the opposite direction.

The younger twin followed him "So care to fill me in on what's been going on?"

"Yes I the demon has been...apprehended. And I know of a way to go back home."

Dante grinned "Aww hell yeah. I knew you were good for something when I hired ya, bro."

Vergil scowled slightly "But there is a catch."

The red twin raised a brow "Yeah what is it?"

"You have noticed our power diminishing the longer we stay in this world, yes?"

Dante nodded slowly "Yeah. You figure out why?"

"I have no true answer yet. But the lack of demons in this world must have to do with our current disposition as well. Er... the catch is that we cannot return until we have demonic power to charge this..." Vergil unveiled a black ring with mint green markings.

Dante eyed the ring before his eyes widened slightly, "Is that.."

"Yes." His brother replied "The Demon we were chasing turned into a Devil Arm after enough...persuasion. This ring will bring us back to our world. But we need a source of demonic power to activate it. Something like those purple stars you carry on your person."

Dante reached into his pocket and pulled out a glowing purple star. "Like this? I got another one saved for a rainy day." He asked.

Vergil's eyes widened briefly before opening his palm "Give it here." He demanded.

The younger twin chuckled and pocketed it "No way, Jose. I've decided the people here need some assistance with their pest problem."

Vergil's eyes narrowed slightly "Dante...If you aren't going to leave right now, at least give it to me so I can get out of this hell hole."

The red-clad twin raises an eyebrow "And what makes you think I'll give it to you?"

Vergil fought the urge to cut off his brother's hand, "Because I can return back here to get you. Once I leave I can return with more of those stars."

Dante reached into his pocket once more and pulled out the small star "Wait a second...How will I know that you won't abandon me once I give you this."

The elder twin's lips curled into a smirk "As much as I'd love not ever seeing you again brother, getting Lady and Trish upset is not one of the things on my to-do list."

Dante tossed him the star which Vergil caught effortlessly. "Oh so Lady has got you whipped eh?"

"And Trish, you." The star glew brightly in Vergil's hand before disappearing.

Dante rolled his eyes and laughed "Yeah haha only thing is she looks way too much like Mom."

Vergil scoffed before activating the ring, a portal opening on the floor infront of him "One more thing. Do they know you aren't human? At least no fully?"

Dante shook his head "I've done some crazy things but I'm still fully human in their eyes."

Vergil nodded before stepping into the glowing circle. "I'll return. Just don't die before I come back."

Dante waved back casually "Smell you later bro."

Vergil gave him once last scowl before disappearing once more.

Dante stood their for a moment before looking at the money in his hand and back at the market. "Wonder if they sell pizza here." He muttered to himself.

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