Revelations
Once everyone had finished eating, the group made their way to Fortuna Castle, making a brief stop for Nero to pick up his preferred weapon, the motorized blade Red Queen. "Nice sword," Dante commented, slinging Rebellion over his shoulder.
"Bigger isn't necessarily better," Nero countered, hefting Red Queen.
"How did my son grow up to be my brother?" Virgil asked ruefully.
Applejack glanced around nervously. "Well..."
"What?" Virgil demanded.
"Well, based on what I've been getting from the sword..." She shifted nervously as the Eye of Sparda appeared in her demonic aura briefly. "Well...when he wasn't fighting or researching, Sparda was like that too."
Virgil's eyes went flat. "So the attitude is genetic and I'm the weird one?"
"Basically," Applejack admitted, causing both Dante and Nero to laugh.
"And this is the family Kyrie wants to join," Credo muttered under his breath.
"Get used to it," Nevan said in his ear. "Also, get moving."
Kyrie smiled at the interplay, her hand going fondly to the pendant Nero had gotten for her, which now hung around her neck.
As they returned to the city, they found the populace under attack by a swarm of minor demons, creatures of sackcloth stitched together with blades.
"Scarecrows," Virgil muttered, drawing his blade.
"Looks like we've arrived just in the nick of time," Dante joked. "Know what that makes us?"
"Big damn heroes," Nero finished, bracing his blade easily as he revved the motor, the blade glowing with heat.
Virgil and Credo pointedly remained silent.
Grinning, Applejack held up her hoof. Nevan flashed as she shifted to Weapon form, spinning in her hoof. "Let's rock!"
The people of the city could only stand and stare in amazement as the power of four Dark Knights tore through the Scarecrows like kindling. It was hard for anyone to tell which did more damage to the beasts: Dante switching between Rebellion, Alastor, and Agni and Rudra; Virgil wielding his shifting katana and Ifrit; the sweep of Nevan's blade in Applejack's hooves, alternating with shots from Artemis and hoof strikes with Beowulf; or Nero switching between slashing with Red Queen and smashing with his demonic buster arm. It was easy to see, however, that Credo was seriously outclassed by all of them. However, it did leave Kyrie feeling perfectly safe going around the battlefield, tending to the wounded, the panic stricken, and the lost.
"It's alright," she told everyone as she guided them into the safety of the forest. "The Children of Sparda have come to save us. All will be well soon. Go to safety."
While this did get the innocent civilians out of the way, it also resulted in several calls of "Praise to Sparda" and similar such prayers, much to Dante, Virgil, and Applejack's annoyance.
"All the civilians are safe," Kyrie said as the last of the first group of Scarecrows fell.
"The scores currently put Applejack in the lead, closely followed by Nero, with Dante and Virgil tied for third," Nevan said from the bats fluttering overhead. "Credo is far behind in last."
"You're keeping score in the middle of a crisis of this scale?" Credo demanded angrily.
"For you, this is a crisis of unimaginable proportions," Applejack explained. "This is our third."
"These crises are the only time enough demons show up that we can actually keep score," Dante pointed out.
Credo glowered, but then turned back to the matter at hand.
As they progressed through the city, the group took a stop inside a cathedral so Kyrie could rest. While there, Nero found a sphere resting in a skull filled with blue fire. It seemed to be powering something. However, when he picked it up with his Buster arm, he absorbed it, and the machine stopped. "Okay," he said, looking a bit freaked out. "I think I'm beginning to believe what you're saying about the demon research."
With the new power the Evil Legacy awoke inside him, Nero was able to use his Buster arm to drag himself around the city. This would prove useful, as he wasn't nearly as physically fit as the others, and couldn't jump as well.
After progressing through the city towards the Castle, the group reached the Ferrum Hills. Nero paused, as he could see that Kyrie was beginning to get out of breath from struggling to keep up. "Maybe you should wait with the civilians," he suggested in concern.
"No," Kyrie insisted. "I...I need to see the truth."
Applejack chuckled. "Well ain't she determined?" she joked. "Well, there's no need for ya ta walk. Griffon!"
Nero stepped back as the green magic circle appeared in the air before Applejack, expanding to reveal the thunderbird. "Mistress?' Griffon asked.
"Get big enough so Kyrie can ride you," she said, gesturing to the heavily breathing girl. "Also, take orders on where ta shoot from her. That way she can contribute."
"As you command," Griffon agreed, expanding until he was six feet long from beak to tail, with a 12 foot wingspan. "Climb aboard," he instructed.
Smiling in relief, Kyrie clambered onto the bird's back.
Right at that moment, a massive beast of flame leapt out of a massive pillar, setting fire to a score of empty huts. It seemed to be a demonic centaur wreathed in flame, a flaming sword held in one hand, and wings of flame on his back.
"Berial!" Ifrit called out. "Long time no see!"
The beast paused, suddenly looking rather nervous. "Dad?" it demanded. "What're you doing here? I thought you set up shop on Mallet Island?"
"Dad?" Beowulf demanded in shock.
Ifrit laughed. "Mallet Island blew up when Mundus tried to use it to get out of hell again! Sparda's kids here sent him right back."
Berial snorted. "You helped, I see. What could they possibly offer you that is worth betraying the demon world?"
"Three things," Ifrit replied. "One, between the three - now four - of them, they wield more of Sparda's power than Sparda did originally." The nervousness was plain on Berial's face. "Two, these guys are fun! It never gets boring with them!"
"That reminds me!" Agni proclaimed. "We should serenade Miss Kyrie for Young Master's nephew!"
"A capital idea!" Rudra proclaimed.
"See what I mean?" Ifrit pointed out as Nero blanched and Applejack laughed.
Berial scratched the back of his head. "I suppose...but what's the third thing?"
"The best damn jambalaya in any realm, ever!" Ifrit said eagerly. "I've got an extra bowl here still warm. Try it!" Ifrit's flames released a bowl of jambalaya in Berial's hand.
Berial stared down at the bowl for a time, then took a taste. His eyes opened wide, and he began to devour the dish, bowl and all.
"See what I mean?" Ifrit asked.
"Well...I suppose..." Berial allowed. "But...to give up freedom for it-"
"Berial," Ifrit interrupted, "why do demons want to come to the human world?"
"What?"
"What are the three things demons want from the human world that are hard to get in the demon world?"
Berial was silent for a time. "...the food is better...there's more room...and hell is boring."
Dante's eyes went flat. "Seriously?" he demanded.
"Well, the Children of Sparda go all over the place," Ifrit explained. "They are never boring. And do you really think you can find food better than that?"
Berial was silent, plainly conflicted.
"Tell ya what," Applejack piped up. "If'n ya want, I can fight ya first, prove my superiority, and then ya can become mah Devil Arm! I ain't got a fire element yet." She thought for a bit. "Lightning, light, ice...yeah, fire'll round that out nicely."
"Why would I want to be your Devil Arm?" Berial demanded.
"I'm the one who makes the jambalaya," Applejack replied.
"Have at you!" Berial proclaimed eagerly, lunging for her.
The rest of the group sat off to the side of the battle as Applejack and Berial dueled, watching in interest. "Is...is that really all demons want from Earth?" Credo asked.
"Demons strong enough to be Devil Arms, yes," Ifrit replied.
"For the rest, it's because it's easier to grow stronger on Earth than in hell for demons," Alastor added.
"Wait..." Virgil began cautiously. "Does that mean...the reason Sparda was seen as a traitor to demons...was because they thought he was trying to keep all the good Earth stuff for himself?"
The Devil Arms were conspicuously silent.
Before anyone else could say anything, there was an explosion from the battlefield. When the smoke cleared, Applejack stood victorious, Berial on her hip opposite Artemis, a flaming lash. "I got's me a lasso!" she called happily. "Yee-haw!"
A glowing sphere became visible near the gate as its energy faded. Curious, Dante approached it. As he seized it, the light flared, and became a rather frightening weapon strapped to his back.
Dante grinned widely as the arms flared, revealing energy blades. "Come on, let's go," he said.
Virgil stared at him. "You...aren't going to say something wildly inappropriate that I'm going to need to smack you upside the head for?"
"Not when young women and children are present," Dante replied.
Virgil grunted as the group made their way to Fortuna Castle. "Perhaps you're more mature than I-"
"I'm saving that for when I demonstrate this weapon for Lady!" Dante added proudly.
"...never mind..."
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best Line in this chapter!
Where is Cerberus?
One day you will kill me XD I'm sure of it.
This was awesome, but the three reasons make me question the intelligence of demons. When they want the good food, why do they want to kill the people that make the food? or is this just the lesser demons that do this?
too
populace
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Taking a nap.
And this makes me smile!
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The lesser demons - the ones rampaging and killing a bunch of people - are the lesser ones trying to get stronger.
The ones who want those three things are the mini-boss class that become Devil Arms.
The Demon Kings, however, just want to conquer and expand their territory.
6021800 i know it, being in the middle is always the best ;P
...You know, given the rather self-centered and hedonistic personalities most of the demons that actually speak show in the series proper, that explanation makes a disturbingly (if hilarious) amount of sense.
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Ferrum Hills. Nero paused
1. Just an extra spacing.
Who knew Hell could be boring, cramped and have sucky food. All of it must be overcooked or something.
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You're supposed to double space between sentences.
6022414 Ahh right. One of the things I forgot. Again. I need to write down notes somewhere that ain't digital...
I think I'm getting too old.
So Applejack has a Blazing Lasso... why not a Blazing Saddle???
Nice chapter, especially the revelation of why demons want to come to Earth. I can just see a line forming to get AJ's cooking if the demons could do a drive through type thing and get take out to bring back to Hell.
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...I now actually have a mental image of Applejack making her own Hell Gate that works revolving door style just to open a restaurant for her cooking so demons could eat it. She'd make a killing, and probably end the Earth/hell war in the process. Because one of the prerequisites for ordering food at her restaurant would be swearing on the Sword of Sparda - which hangs over the counter and eats those who lie when swearing by it - that they haven't caused trouble in the Human World for the past year.
...and now I have a mental image of Applejack holding a massive fighting tournament with demon hunters, half demons, and full demons could fight it out to work out all their aggression, and serving her food to both competitors and audience.
...good lord, AJ makes the Dark Tournament.
6022740 shut up and take my money! And all of my yes!
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Dark Tournament? Please do explain unless spoilers.
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Yu Yu Hakusho reference.
Lucifer would be one of Dante's best weapon exhibitions before the reboot
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Oh fuck yes.
6022740 This whole comment is win! Would she keep running the place in Equestria??? I can totally see a line of demons snaking through Ponyville and getting pissed off that Tirek threatened their food so they give him the beat down he deserves and in the process reach the power level necessary to become Devil Arms. Plus, the image of ponies nonchalantly walking past demons is amusing.
6022740 but beware the emperor of shoulder pads the freakish Toguro!!!:
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Actually, that's a point of contention. As shown (humorously) in this XKCD comic, there's a fair bit of debate on whether it's proper or not.
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And so, the tragedy of the Sparda family, the reasons behind their fall... were the most pathetic and stupid ones ever.
God, that must actually hurt a little, I wonder when we'll have a resurrected mother or father coming around?
Also, dirty weapon jokes, woo...
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And Pinkie Pie is one of the narrators.
6022740 Well, I see we have a sequel then.
As someone who's never played a single DMC game...ever, I have to ask...what's the joke? How is this weapon in some way suggestive in a way that would be innapropriate for children?
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For us... it is Tuesday..
6292062 Bison, take it away https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W7c8QghPxk
6022740 what have oui done?!
Now you're blowing that food out of proportion.
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Wow, that's amazing and terrifying.
Sad day for Vergil learning he is the odd one out.
As for the demonstration here you go (ladies brace yourself) :
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Well on his dad side if the whole theory that Eva is an Umbra Witch is true than he is normal to the Umbra Witches
Oh My Gosh! Berial looks like a demonic Linel!
So being really gung ho is a genetic trait.
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One of my three favorite Dante-moments and scenes.
WHAT.
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Wait you mean like Bayonetta?
Why am I not surprised
Hence the saying 'boring as all hell.'
Firefly reference? Please tell me it is.