A.N. Wow! I am so sorry I left you guys for three months! ARG! Well, part of that I was in Basic training for the Air Force which completely sucked. I hated it. I’m so glad that part of this deal is out of the way! I’m going to be disappearing again for a while due to the fact that I now have tech school. I’m just on a borrowed computer typing this up real quick. So it’s a little hastier than the other chapters I’ve put up. Course, that’s not saying much but… Anyway, my guess is about four or five more chapters left and we’ll be done. I’m both happy and sad about that. But then again, when I’m done, I get to go back and re-edit it all and make it better! :) Also, no telling how long it will take for the next chapter to come out. I should have more free time in tech school and hopefully an internet connection. But I’m just blabbing now. Go read the story, silly.

So Dark the Con of Man

Chapter 12: Beginning

Dante stalked off in a random direction hoping that his twin sense that he heard so much about would assist him in finding Vergil. Not that he really believed that would work, but he liked to at least think he was moving forward instead of in limbo.

“Dante, what the hell was that?” Mary’s voice came up from behind him. “I stick my neck out for your selfish self and you don’t even acknowledge that I my mother was murdered!”

Annoyed the older teen spun around causing Mary to almost run into his hard chest. He glared into he eyes. “Okay, Miss Mary, have it your way. I’m sorry about your mother’s death,” he said with his teeth clenched and letting her know just how much taller he was than her. “Do you want me to cry about it as well?”

Shocked by his insincerity, Mary’s anger rose. “You selfish bastard,” she whispered, her fingers curling into a fist. “And here I thought I had made a friend out of you. Here I thought you would be able to support me as I have you!” She cracked her knuckles against his jaw as hard as she could and ignored the pain of a few dislocated fingers. She hadn’t expected to hit a face as hard as granite. “And just for that, I hope your mother does die.”

The shock on his turned face granted her the satisfaction of hurting him even a fraction of how he hurt her. Dante turned his head back, gave her an expressionless look before turning and continuing on his way. Mary’s anger melted away into shame.

“Dante, I’m sorry!” He continued to walk away, ignoring her. She ran up beside him and tried to match his pace and long stride. “I didn’t mean it. I’m just so frustrated and angry and s-”

“It’s okay,” Dante cut her off.

She walked silently beside him for a while, “So where are we going?”

“To find Vergil.”

“Ah.” Again they walked in silence for a while. Mary was about to say something else to break the quiet when the earth abruptly shook beneath her feet, knocking her into Dante who’s reflexes helped him stabilize himself much sooner.

She looked around to see if there was anything else to protect her from the earthquake when she noticed what had already caught Dante’s attention.

A tower was growing at an enormous rate in the middle of the city.

The two teenagers stared at it for a while before Dante started laughing. Mary looked at him puzzled and noticing her scrutiny he paused enough to explain. “Well, if seen Vergil and his phallic symbols before, but I must say this tops them all!” He burst out laughing again and Mary was forced to admit that she had no idea what was so funny.

“Come on, let’s go get my bike.” Still chuckling, Dante walked back to where his bike was and started the engine.

Eva’s weak legs did not support her well enough to keep her balance while the earth trembled beneath her feet. She fell down onto her knees and screamed out in pain as she broke her ankle in the process. Sometimes she hated herself for being so fragile and not as strong as Sparda or her sons.

“Ms. Eva? Are you okay?” She turned around to see Dante’s friend Kenneth and his mother coming up to her.

“In all honesty, I think I just broke my ankle.”

“Weren’t you in the hospital? Did they let you out?” Rebecca asked helping Eva to her feet and supporting her.

“Actually I let myself out just now,” she smiled as she answered.

Rebecca smiled back and almost rolled her eyes until they caught something in the distance. “Dear Lord Almighty. What is that?”

Eva and Kenneth looked up to see what the older woman was pointing to.

“No,” Eva gasped out. “No! This can’t be happening. It’s too soon. We’re not ready!” she cried into the failing day.

Temin-ni-gru stood tall and depraved against the setting sun. Arkham stood behind Vergil who was watching the view of the shrinking city. The boy stood proud and arrogant as if things were going to the way he planned. Arkham almost snorted in disgust. The boy was only half demon and that meant his human side allowed him to trust so easily. Instead, the older man decided to try and fuel that ego a bit more and blind sight the boy as much as possible.

“Well, doesn't it excite you?” he asked. “The Temin-ni-gru has revived! The great one, who once ruled this earth as the medium between the human world and the demon world. Isn't it a magnificent view? The greatest minds of their time, those who revered evil, constructed this glorious edifice. Now, after two millennium of confinement, it can at last fulfill the purpose for which it was intended.” Vergil said nothing in reply and only continued to stare at the city below. Arkham did not like the haughty attitude.

Soon, he thought, I’ll have you to my knees in awe of your father’s power. Soon to be my own.

He was not aware of how much Vergil was actually paying attention to him. He did not take into account that although the boy was only half demon, he could pay close attention to that half of himself and let it grow. He did not think of a common phrase that Eva taught her twins since they were very young.

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

It’s the beginning of the end. I love that saying. :) As always, reviews are welcome and highly appreciated. Love you guys!

Silentdeath Bringer - Yeah, I cheated and looked up some of the story online. Bad me, I know but I make no money for the expensive ps3 or even an xbox!

Devils Melody-Aw, I'm glad you like my Eva. Yes, I think she's AWESOME. And Vergil is my favorite character as well. So naturally, I try to make him as smart as possible. :)

Eric Draven201 - ACK! Sorry it took so long. I hope it was worth the wait.

Sylla - Hm... will they work together though? And thanks for the writing tip!