Devil May Cry

Dimensions to your world and the next

Chapter 46

Warnings: Language and Violence

*Author's Note: Okay, so let's see if I have to go without editing this chapter very well because of the keyboard thing. I was given the tip to use the insert button, so I shall try that, let's hope it works.

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"How are you?" you asked as you approached the matress of her bed.

How could Aeon do this to her? Can someone really be so cold hearted? You could not believe it, how someone can hurt another human being to the point of death without feeling remorse or even guilt. You closed your eyes, trying to surpress your tears. The thought of this being all your fault made your heart sink into the terrible abyss of guilt. You then felt the warmth and touch of Dante's hands upon your shoulders, rubbing them softly to keep you comfortable and giving you support.

"I'm doing better," Lucinda answered.

You took in a deep breath. "I'm so sorry, we didn't think Aeon would go this far, we didn't know--"

"Don't worry about it, hon. There is nothing you should be apologizing for. If anything, I should be sorry. This guilt is wearing me down. I broke into the intimidation and torture and told Aeon of your whereabouts. I exposed you to danger. I tried to keep you safe, but my will can be weak at times."

"Lucinda..." Dante sighed.

She shook her head. "Maxis is dead, isn't he?"

You nodded your head, taking a seat by her legs. "Yes, Aeon got to him before we did."

"I knew he would go that far. The poor man, he was just about to retire from the black arts."

"Did you know him personally?" you wondered.

"I have gone into contact with him once or twice. I'm sorry you were too late for him to give you any information on your way back to your very own dimention."

Then it hit you. "Oh, that reminds me. We went back to Maxis' place to find anything that could help me return back home. We found this book, but Dante and I both can't understand the language. Dante mentioned that maybe you could translate it?"

Lucinda held out her hands. gesturing towards the book. Graciously, you handed it to her. She trailed her hands upon the cover's material, feeling the engraved letters at the very front. Lucinda nodded to herself as she slowly opened the book. You watched curiously, wondering how she may read the difficult lettering of the unknown language. A smirk appeared on Dante's lips. Suddenly Lucinda's hands began to glow a vibrant sea green. The light illuminated the room, slithering towards the book's pages. The black lettering of the many pages glowed brightly and slowly began sliding off the page and floating up in the air.

You witnessed this in awe, completely baffled and intrigued of Lucinda's mystical powers. The lettering then began encircling Lucinda like an orbit as she closed her unseeing eyes. The twister of the letters sped up, making her ember hair began to lift from the wind they were creating. Finally, the twister of words and letters slowed down, their glow lowering as they retreated back to their place in the book's pages. When the last letter took refuge in its designated page, the book slammed shut.

"That...was so cool," you whispered.

Dante placed his hand on your head. "You should see Lucinda's other tricks."

She smiled lightly. "They are nothing special I assure you, compared to your growing powers, _________. Once you have mastered them, you will be able to do wonders."

"Really? Well, I did get kind of a hang on transporting around a certain area."

"_______ can't really do it unless she's in a nervous or scared situation," Dante said, smirking to himself. "She also figured how to trade her energy into another."

"Yeah...but I can't really control it. And I can only do it by touch."

Lucinda smiled. "No worries. Soon, you will be able to do it from a distance."

"Which reminds me...Lucinda, I need to talk to you for a sec, alone," Dante mentioned.

You blinked a few times, curious and wondering. You nodded your head. "I'll just wait outside." With that, you got up and walked towards the door, closing it behind you. I wonder what he has to say to her, you asked yourself as you took a seat on the floor, leaning against the wall. With much respect, you decided not to listen it, but the curiousity was smothering you. The temptation was growing great that you mentally kicked yourself for thinking such actions that would benefit your curious nature.

Dante starred at the closed door for a moment. He could sense that you weren't listening in, so her turned back to Lucinda and replaced the spot you had been sitting. Lucinda folded her hands atop the book, waiting for Dante to speak. He had something on his mind, she knew, and she was ready to answer any question he threw at her.

"Something strange has been happening to me...it's involving ________, too. It started ever since we were captured by Aeon and brought to his place. _______ was brought to a room while I was tied up. It was as if I could hear her thoughts in my head, like I could feel her emotions inside me. And on the way here, I was driving and she was sleeping by me. I kept having these images of demons appear in front of my eyes. I thought it might be from the lack of sleep, until I saw an image of ________ running, and the sound of her voice in my mind. And then I heard her say the exact same words from her lips. I could feel her fear as she was having a nightmare...what's going on with us?"

Lucinda was thoughtful for a moment. A smiled tugged at the corner of her lips. "________ has created a bond between the two of you...a connection of some sort without her being aware of it. She must have created the connection when she gave her energy to you, has she?"

"Yeah..."

"The two of you are now connected to one another. You have now the power to feel her emotions and hear her voice from within you. The two of you are now closer then ever, this bond cannot be broken."

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*Author's Note: Actually, I think it might have fixed itself.... it seems to be letting me type today....for now....