Author's note: Happy Halloween to all my subscribers, reviewers and fellow writers.
New York had become the Demon's personal village. Just like with Carnage, chaos engulfed the city, monsters from air and ground surrounded the parks. The sky was as black as a raven. The streets were lit up with candles and torches. And most of the people were under the slaves of the demons with Firebrand as the commander, now in armor.
Vergil and his new ally were beyond pleased with the outcome of the ritual as they looked down from their castle, formally a building. "Your hoard of demons is quite impressive Astaroth, now I don't regret bringing you to this world."
"Yes! Son of Sparda, I can see your hatred burns deep for humanity and as long as you keep that, then my assistances is yours." Astaroth roared. "And so with that being said, I also have foe that I seek to destroy with your help off course." Astaroth concluded with evil laugh.
"Seek out destroy my brother and his allies." Vergil commanded a group of monsters. Who is that women?" Vergil asked noticeing the blue haired princess in deep sleep incased in ice.
"She is our tool in assisting us with our goals, with the royal blood in veins combined with your powers; none of this will be made possible, but her knight will come."
In the meantime, even Dante, Lady, Deadpool couldn't believe what was going on. Lady was all the more determined to execute every one of the demons, but not without a plan. Dante shook his head without a care, "Nice place, kinda of reminds me a lot of home."
"Who side are you on?" Lady inquired angry.
"Yeah, we gonna kick some ass or what?" Deadpool said twirling his military handguns. "I have a whole arsenal, depending if the good stupid damn author will provide some for yours truly."
"Your actions shall not go unpunished creatures!" Arthur bawled tossing blue flames burning the monsters. And while they were distracted he cut the people lose from their chains. No matter how much he was outnumbered, he hung in there being his knight's duty.
Firebrand crackled in demon language, "Destroy him and the humans!"
Just then, a barrage shadow slashes tore the monsters apart aiding Arthur. Off course he didn't question it as he moved on to his next task. Morrigan had just assisted Arthur, but she was not happy with the outcome. She was in a bad mood. "Ugh, my day was going so peaceful with Mr. Stark, until these uninvited guests ruined it. It would be fun to hang around for a bit, but I degrees." She faced the monsters. "Now then, who here can't entertain me the most, you do I promise I'll give you a good-bye kiss." Trolls, zombies, wolves, and monster plants all wanted a piece of Morrigan as she taunted her enemies.
Both hands transformed into a dark blade as she was determined to fight more. "Here's a pineapple surprise for everyone." Deadpool exclaimed tossing an army of grenades. By then, Morrigan had just evaded Lady's incoming missile launcher aimed straight at the remaining monsters, followed by Dante's fast slashes.
Dazzled by their appearance's Morrigan complimented, "Well it looks like this night will be fun after all."
Lady inquired, "I assume she is another friend of yours as well."
Dante brushed off his chest, "You can say that. I have a lot of encounters with babes it's hard to keep track, so you and Trish aren't the first."
She shook her head in discomfort, "Whatever, I'm sure I don't want to hear it."
"Fall back!" Firebrand ordered. "Reassemble the troops at once! Send in the Hydra."
Deadpool held a cocky grin and placed his hands on his hips, "Humph, running away I suppose, guess he didn't know who he really was up against."
Spider-Man tapped his shoulder, "Uh I don't think he was running away." It didn't take long to spot a Hydra dragon heading their way.
On that day Chun Li helped SHEILD agents in the last crowd control escorting the people to people to safety. Now that all was left was to help Spider-Man, if only she could make it back on time. On her way, demons surrounded her with the intent to kill. Off course she didn't fear them determined to get passed.
She faced a lot of foes, so this shouldn't be a problem to her.
When charged ahead at the creatures, the opportunity was taken as she was shot from behind. The Avengers, now corrupted by black magic from both Vergil and Astaroth, were now demonic zombie creatures and under their command. Luckily Vergil had done his research on earth's mightiest heroes, so he made them pawns to his arsenal just in case.
"She will be a worthy sacrifice to our army, take her away." Firebrand commanded.
Arthur continued to make his way through the army of demons taking them out from lances, daggers and arrows. He never let up the fight of the monsters. "This tricky little devil emerges again, this time you won't live to see another day."
"I'll enjoy feasting on your bones Arthur." Firebrand accepted his challenge in demon talk. Firebrand duplicated himself in two making double the trouble.
""It don't matter how many of you there are, I will stop you and your master's reign of terror."
Not realizing Firebrand's true power increase Arthur tossed his lance weapons at the demon. However, Firebrand's incredible speed was enough to evade his blows before launch. Before long, he shot back with a barrage of purple flames.
Stricken by the attack Arthur was left in his boxers to defend himself, but as usual he wouldn't let up. "Do your worst demon, even in death I will make a return. You can break my body, but you can't break my spirit as a knight."
"Prepare to meet the afterlife knight." Firebrand muttered.
Firebrand swooped in for a final strike with his sharp claws like bird catching his prey. A hydra dragon stuck him in the face as it was thrown his way.
Spider-Man was the first to notice Arthur in his boxers, "Wow, they are so not making medieval armors like they use to. Whoever your blacksmith is, you got ripped off badly."
"He's right you know. You should definitely get your money back, and take lesson from Stark, assuming if he had distance ancestor." Deadpool agreed.
"Most demonic creatures appear, but your time will come." Arthur threatened Spider-Man.
"Hey believe me pal, Deadpool is more demonic then I am." Spidey shot back.
Feeling outnumbered Firebrand decided to make tactical retreat, "It matters not. We will finish this later." Firebrand says.
Arthur raised his eyebrows in surprise, "To once again be saved by monsters such as yourself, I suppose you are not working for Astaroth. I have misjudged you all."
"Hey pal, we each have the same goal in mind, so why don't we work together." Dante offered.
Arthur nodded his head. "This will be written in the legends, but very well then, to battle we go."
With the captured humans held in cages hanging from red pool of blood, several demonic magicians preformed black arts incantations, thus transforming them into hideous monstrous creatures to serve Astaroth and Vergil. Trick or treaters now began to transform into demons of the night to add to their army.
Firebrand reported to Astaroth for the statue report. With the last stich efforts, Astaroth sent in the demonic Avengers to hunt down the rest of the remaining humans, and said. "There is no time to waste, magicians, preform the ceremony with the princess at once."
The ritual was set in motion as a Hex circle appeared as the monsters set down the Princess still in deep sleep. It was an attempt to suck the remaining life force from her royal blood. Haunted knights guarded the magicians as they continued the ceremony.
One magician had been knocked unconscious by the Haunted knight interrupting the performance. "I should have known something was going on here, whatever your planning it ends now." The Haunted Knight took off his helmet, to reveal Chun Li in disguise, who had just escaped custody over the monsters.
"Unnecessary inferences I will take care of this." Vergil said drawing out his blade.
BOOM! A clash came through the front door of the castle. The demonic Avengers were all down, but temporary Spider-Man, Dante, Lady, Deadpool, Arthur and Morrigan had just arrived at the nick of time. "What a touching reunion, right brother?"
"You came just in time to witness my triumph over the humans Dante. But I'm afraid you are too late." At the bottom where the others were standing under Vergil had just casted a sealing seal freezing their movement. The bodies became like heavy weights.
Dante grunted, "You sure planned for everything didn't you?"
"After being in the Netherworld for quite some time, I learned. But now it's over for you and your allies." Vergil and Astaroth charged a focus blast about to finish Dante and others off. But that wasn't until thunder and lightning struck the two villains in their place and set the heroes free.
Thor Odinson had returned to midguard, "I have sensed dark magic in this world, so I came as soon as I can. Thor saw Vergil and said, "I sympathize with Dante; I too have a brother that is wicked."
"It looks like cavalry has arrived." Dante said.
To be continued…