Part 2 - Chapter 2: Crazy Train (Part 1)
The train departing for Appleoosa sat silently in front of Ponyville Train Station as numerous busy passengers diligently boarded the pink locomotive.
“Are you sure you and Fluttershy can handle Vergil by yourselves?” Twilight asked Rarity from the train car’s doorway.
“Oh, you needn’t worry about us, Twilight,” Rarity dismissed with a giggle and a flick of her hoof. “I’m sure we’re more than enough to keep a gentlecolt such as Vergil occupied and out of trouble.”
Gentle, Twilight thought sarcastically, resisting every urge to roll her eyes. “I’m just worried that he might try to pull something while the rest of us are away.” She protested in her suspicion of the half-demon. “After all, we’ve all seen just how dangerous he can be.”
“Twilight, darling," Rarity began sternly as she rested a hoof on her friend’s shoulder. "Ask yourself this: Which would you find more dangerous? Pitting yourselves against a group of ravenous, bloodthirsty, train-stealing demons? Or allowing Dante and Vergil to remain within a hundred feet of one another?” she finished flatly.
Twilight paused momentarily as she contemplated her options, the gears in her head turning like clockwork. “Good point.” She deadpanned finally, taking into consideration the fashionista’s sound argument. Sure, demon hunting would be no walk in the park, but considering that their biggest threat was Dante and Vergil possibly spurring another fight with one another, it would be wise to separate them to keep casualties and damage to an absolute minimum.
“Besides,” Rarity continued. “I cannot thank you enough for allowing Spike to join us as well.” The alabaster unicorn then extented out her foreleg towards Fluttershy, Vergil, and Spike, who all stood side by side as though she were presenting the group as some sort of ensamble. “With this much help I’ll be sure to finish my upcoming fall fashion line by the end of the month.”
“Well, thank you for keeping Vergil occupied, Rarity.” Twilight smiled warmly.
“Think nothing of it, deary,” the unicorn mare replied. “I figured some time away from his brutish brother would most certainly give Vergil some peace of mind for the time being.”
As well as for the rest of us, Twilight commented internally.
“ALL ABOOOOOOOOARD!” A light blue, mutton-chop mustached conductor bellowed from the front of the train. His pocket watch was open in one hoof, indicating the departing time from the station.
“Looks like we’ll be leaving as well,” Rarity commented as she stepped back from the platform. “You all have a safe trip.” She waved cheerfully as the locomotive chugged along the tracks; steam billowing out from under the train as it departed from the station.
Twilight silently waved back before closing the cabin door behind her. She then briskly trotted down the aisle of the train car to where her friends were seated. Rainbow Dash and AppleJack were seated next to one another, chatting away while Pinkie Pie sat by herself, staring out the window with anxious ferver at the thought of revisiting Appleoosa once more. And lastly, lying on his back, stretched out across the adjacent seat was Dante, who was fast asleep with his sword propped up against the window sill. Twilight couldn’t help but chuckle at the sight.
“Here we are ready to risk our lives on this journey, and all this dork can think about is beauty sleep.” She muttered in good nature as she shook her head. The unicorn mare then took her seat behind the demon hunter. She figured she too might as well get some rest. Even if by train, it was a long ways to go from Ponyville to Appleoosa.
Once the locomotive had left Ponyville far behind, Rarity and the others began to take their leave. “Now then, Vergil,” Rarity addressed the half-demon who, alongside Fluttershy and Spike, was following quietly behind the fashionista pony. “Being a stallion of such refined tastes, I hope you won’t mind assisting Fluttershy and I with my latest project. After all, it’s not often I come across a gentlecolt with such a well-toned and svelte physique as yours to serve as a model for my male customers.” She finished, fluttering her eyelashes modestly back at Vergil.
“Not at all, seeing as how I have nothing better to do at the moment,” the light grey stallion answered flatly, not even feigning the least amount of interest in Rarity’s endeavours in the world of fashion.
“Glad to hear, deary!” Rarity replied in an oblivious, chipper tone. “Perhaps afterwards, I’ll even have you and Fluttershy properly fitted for the outfits I have planned for the next Grand Galloping Gala. I can see it now; you two will look simply divine!” She giggled with starry eyes.
However, before Vergil could so much as utter a word on the subject, Fluttershy quickly closed the distance between herself and Rarity to speak up, “That would be just lovely, Rarity. I’d really like to see what sort of dresses you have so far.” The butter yellow pegasus then smiled back at Vergil, who was still trailing behind a modest distance alongside Spike. “Not to mention the suits you’ll be designing with Vergil’s help, right?”
“I suppose,” Vergil answered in an almost apathetic tone. Admittedly, despite Rarity’s eccentric yet pushy demeanor, he found her presence coupled with Fluttershy’s far more agreeable than the rest of their friends. She does have some taste after all, he thought. Besides, spending the next few days modeling in a boutique is certainly the much wiser decision, especially when presented with the options of either subjecting myself to my brother’s antics, that obnoxious Rainbow Dash, or even the pink menace they refer to as Pinkie Pie. Vergil then quickened his pace, now trotting alongside Fluttershy and Rarity before replying with a charming grin, “Forgive my previous lack of enthusiasm, my dear, but after considering the prospects of this rather fashionable get together, I’d be more than willing to oblige.”
“Now that’s the sort of spirit I’m looking for!” Rarity exclaimed. “Come along, Spike,” she called back to the young drake, beckoning him to hurry and catch up with the group. “We’ve got work to do!” The small purple dragon simply obliged with a nod and waddled after Rarity, Vergil, and Fluttershy as they began their trek back to the Carousel Boutique.
Hours passed by as the train heading towards Appleoosa chugged diligently along the tracks. At their current rate, Twilight and her friends would soon be arriving just past midnight. AppleJack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and even Twilight were all asleep in the caboose’s cabin. Dante however, having just woken up, decided to stretch his legs for awhile after such a long nap. The demon hunter yawned groggily as he slowly walked through the caboose where the girls slept, giving a passing glance to the nearest window only to find nothing but rocks, cacti, and tumbleweeds littering the vast desert that stretched endlessly into the starry, indigo night sky. Gently opening the back door, Dante stepped outside, now wide awake as the dry yet chilling night air met his senses. The rush of wind that whipped by his face sent a sudden shiver through the demon hunter’s body.
“Cold night, isn’t it?” Twilight yawned from the half-opened cabin door, still draped in her blanket. Silently, she pulled the blanket off her shoulders and held it out, offering it to Dante. The light yellow stallion politely declined with a raised hoof before rising up onto his hind legs, and leaning back against the railing.
“No thanks,” Dante yawned. “A little cold air is just what I need to wake up.”
“Right,” Twilight then carefully closed the door behind her so as not to awaken her friends, and approached Dante at the rail. “It’s rather strange how we wound up here, don’t you think?”
“I’ll say,” Dante replied. “One minute I’m enjoying the weirdest vacation I’ve ever taken, the next I’ve got a bunch of ponies backing me up on a countrywide demon hunt. Pretty amazing how fast a freak show can turn into a three-ring circus.”
An awkward silence permeated the air momentarily as Twilight silently agreed that Dante had every right to still feel alienated, given his current situation. Though, she was still considerably intrigued in the devil hunter’s opinion of their world. “Well do you like it here at least?”
Dante placed his hoof to his chin in thought before replying, “Yeah, it’s not bad here,” He answered honestly. “A bit bright for my tastes, but this a pretty nice place. I’ve got a place to stay, I made a few new friends, and on top of that I finally got a hobby to kill time while Vergil and I wait for our ticket back home.”
“What would that be?” Twilight asked cheerfully.
“Killing demons.”
“Oh,” Twilight’s expression deflated considerably. “I almost forgot that was your profession.”
Noticing the mare’s sudden change in tone, Dante quickly fumbled for a response he could use to lighten the mood. “You know that’s not the only thing I do, right? I’m not a complete monster…just maybe about fifty percent of one.” he chuckled. “And when you think about it, fifty percent is a failing grade. We’re in the clear.”
Smiling back, Twilight simply replied, “You’re used to failing grades, aren’t you?”
“Oh!” Dante exclaimed as he leaned over the railing, feigning injury. “She’s got a wit as sharp as my blade!”
The two ponies then erupted into a fit of laughter; the previous tension between them having now finally subsided. As their laughter died down, both Dante and Twilight simply decided to enjoy the rest of their ride in silence, looking up into the passing night sky.
However, the serenity of the desert would not last, for as their train continued to speed down the tracks, Dante and Twilight were met with a most unnerving sight. Alongside the tracks, rested the remains of what appeared to be a derailed passenger train, completely toppled on its side; no doubt the aftermath of yet another demon attack. As their train passed by the length of the wreckage, Twilight could see, although briefly, numerous ponies tending to the site. Some were recovering their luggage while others hastily crawled out of totaled passenger cars to safety.
“Well ain’t that a mood killer.” Dante muttered.
“It certainly is awful,” Twilight agreed dishearteningly as they continued to speed away from the crash site. “At least we have an idea what we’re dealing with now.” she nervously retorted, trying her best to maintain her previously cheerful demeanor.
Dante merely snorted in response, “Yeah, looks like we’ve got our work cut out for us.”
It was half past midnight when the train finally pulled into Appleoosa station. Prior to their arrival, Twilight had taken it upon herself to awaken and inform her friends about the crashed train she and Dante witnessed along the way. As the group filed out of the train with Twilight taking the lead, they were promptly greeted by AppleJack’s cousin, Braeburn. The stallion in question was an earth pony with a light gold pelt who sported a Stetson hat – one that shared a similar design to AppleJack’s own – complete with a matching brown vest. His eyes were a glimmering pistachio green, and his long, wavy mane was colored a brilliant gamboge accented with amber highlights, all of which complemented his naturally boyish good looks.
“Well hey there, everypony!” he called out enthusiastically, rearing back on his hindlegs with excitement. “Welcome back to AAAAAAA-pple-LOO-“
“Braeburn,” AppleJack politely interrupted, stuffing her front hoof into his mouth. “Please stop.”
“Sorry, cousin AppleJack,” Braeburn apologized sheepishly. “Ah was just tryin’a be hospitable. After all, it’s been quite a while since y’all done visited here.”
“That’s mighty thoughtful of ya, Braeburn,” AppleJack comforted the stallion briefly before cutting to the chase. “But we really need to get down to business. Specifically about these train snatchin’ demons that’ve been terrorizing y’all lately.”
“Right,” Braeburn said, touching his hoof to his chin. “Ah honestly haven’t the foggiest. Only ponies who’ve dealt them varmints up close and personal are the railroad conductors and engineers, what with havin’ their livelihood bein’ compromised and what not.” He explained. “Then there’s the sheriff. He’s been pretty much the go-to guy for the past two days concernin’ these monsters, since there’s been no way to get any trains movin’ outta Appleoosa, or Dodge City for that matter, without runnin’ the risk of gettin’ ransacked by those darn demons.”
“Which is why you called us in to help, right?” Twilight spoke up, stepping forward alongside AppleJack.
“Actually, it was the Sheriff,” Braeburn corrected the unicorn mare. “He figured if there were any ponies who could put a stop to this mess, it’d no doubt be the ones Celestia entrusted with the elements of harmony. Though, ah can’t help but notice you’re two apples short of a bunch there.” He said with concern, taking into account that neither Fluttershy nor Rarity were present.
“Well to be honest,” Twilight began. “That’s because we brought along a much less conventional solution.” She then turned back to Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash, whom silently parted to present the white-haired stallion to Braeburn.
“’Sup.” Dante cooly greeted the cowpony with a flip of his mane.
As soon as Braeburn laid eyes upon the stunning devil hunter his jaw slacked in awe as a hushed gasp escaped his lips. His heart pounded away with the speed of a jackhammer, threatening to burst through the confines of his tightening chest. Whoever this new friend of Twilight’s was, he seemed to exude the kind of charm that could woo any mare or stallion with nothing more than a word and a smile. Taking a moment to regain his composure, Braeburn casually approached the light yellow stallion before introducing himself. “Howdy there, friend. The name’s Braeburn. I’m AppleJack’s cousin, as well as the residential apple bucker here in Appleoosa.” he said with a tip of his hat. “Who might you be?”
“You’re AJ’s cousin, huh?” Dante said as he eyeballed the large red apple on Braeburn’s flank that served as his cutie mark. “I never would have guessed,” he chuckled sarcastically, eliciting a laugh from the eager cowpony before properly introducing himself. “By the way, the name’s Dante, and I’ll be your designated demon slayer this evening.” He said with a bow.
Stepping up to Dante’s side, Rainbow Dash then spoke up, “Cornball attitude aside, you’re actually looking at one of Equestria’s most awesome demon hunters!” she boasted as she playfully nudged the half-demon.
Braeburn couldn’t help but smile. “Well, I must say you girls found quite the handsome devil for the job.”
“Thanks, you don’t look half bad yourself,” Dante replied. “You certainly know how to rock the cowboy get-up.”
Sparkles glimmered in Braeburn’s eyes while his heart fluttered at the stunning stallion’s kind remark. “Aw shucks!” he guffawed with a cheesy, bashful smile.
Rainbow Dash, meanwhile, couldn’t help but eyeball the blushing cowpony skeptically as he awkwardly exchanged compliments with Dante.
“Me thinks somepony’s a little jealous,” Pinkie Pie playfully giggled as she leaned in closer to Rainbow Dash.
“Am not.” the cyan pegasus cautiously grumbled in a hushed tone, hoping not to alert neither AppleJack nor Dante.
Having fed up with Braeburn’s rather apparent flirting; Twilight finally stepped in between the two. “As much as I hate to interrupt such an intimate moment of male bonding, I believe we have more pressing matters to attend to,” she then turned to Dante. “Right?”
“Oh yeah, right, the demons.” Dante muttered. “Say, Braeburn. You said the Sheriff was the guy who called us out here?”
“Yup,” the handsome cowpony answered. “If y’all just follow me down over to the Sheriff’s office, we’ll get y’all briefed on the matter right away.” He instructed as he began leading Dante and the girls out of the station. “Plus we’ve got a few eye witnesses who’d be more than happy to fill y’all in on the nitty gritty.”
“Witnesses?” AppleJack asked with a raised brow.
“Yeah,” Braeburn replied. “The conductor and his two engineers who were attacked the first night these incidents began. And boy, do they’ve got a story tell.”
Upon their arrival at the Sheriff’s station, Dante, Twilight, and the rest of the group, including Sheriff Silverstar himself, were seated at a small conference table where the engineer pony known as Smoke Stack recapped the night his train was stolen. “And before I knew what was goin’ on, two of them demons broke into the engine room, took my hat, and done tossed me flat out on my keister with the rest of the passengers and crew.” explained the noticeably disgruntled, khaki colored stallion.
“And then they just drove off with your train?” Twilight asked eagerly, jotting down Smoke Stack’s story with one of the quills and notepads the office had provided her.
“That ain’t the worst of it!” the engineer snorted. “When ah looked back at the train, those demons done plum gone twisted my locomotive into some kind of hellish contraption of death.”
“Like what?” Rainbow Dash butted in. “Actually remodeled it right then and there?”
“No,” chimed in Stop Watch, one of Smoke Stack’s more eloquent conductors. “He means the moment those beasts took over, the train suddenly changed all on its own. It shifted into some kind of black metal monster of a machine, and spewed blue fire from its newly formed mouth and chimney.”
Dante then leaned back in his chair, resting his back hooves on the fine mahogany table. “Yep. Sounds like a case of demons if I ever heard one.” He yawned casually.
Smoke Stack fumed furiously at the demon hunter’s blasé attitude, “That’s what I said! Didn’t I just tell you that there were demons!?”
“Ease up there, pops,” Dante grinned. “I was just confirming. I am the expert here after all.”
AppleJack merely rolled her eyes in exasperation while Twilight pressed further into the interview. “According to both Braeburn and the Sheriff, there were a number of other incidents involving this train, correct?”
“Yes’m,” Spoke up the other conducter seated next to Smoke Stack named Silver Shovel. “Not long after we reported our incident to Sheriff Silverstar, a whole bunch of other trains traveling in and out of Appleoosa and Dodge Junction got run off the tracks by that demonic locomotive.” He went on to explain further. “Everytime passengers told their story, it was the same thing; some crazy black train came speeding in from out of nowhere, runs their train off the rails, and then those monsters come scampering out and take their goods and possessions. Didn’t matter what it was: food, clothes, anything they could get their claws on. Then before they’d know it, the black train would speed off down the tracks. What was really weird about it all was it wasn’t even ridin’ on the tracks at first.”
“Interesting,” Twilight commented, ferverently writing down every last detail.
“It’s a lot worse than just interesting, lil’ missy,” Sheriff Silverstar politely interjected as he stood up from his seat. The thick black mustachioed stallion in question had a light brown pelt with a dark amber mane and sported a blue jean vest, a red scarf, and a black Stetson hat laced with a single red band. “If these hoodlum demons keep derailing our transportation, there ain’t gonna be any way to get food, passengers, or supplies either in or out of Appleoosa. Possibly even Dodge Junction for that matter.”
“Sounds serious.” Dante commented.
“It is!” everypony in the room shouted.
“Are you sure this guy’s an expert?” Smoke Stack asked Twilight from across the table.
Before the knowledgable unicorn could answer, Rainbow Dash took it upon herself to answer on her behalf. “Of course he’s an expert!” she exclaimed defensively. “Once Dante's on the case, there’s no stopping him.” Rainbow Dash then turned towards Dante. “Am I right?”
“You’re not wrong, Dash.” The half-demon answered casually.
“Yeah!” Pinkie Pie joined it. “If it’s a demon ya need to get rid of, Dante’s the pony for the job!”
“I really should think about hiring you two for advertising purposes.” Dante chuckled as he gave Rainbow Dash a low hoof bump.
With no more interruptions, Twilight was finally able to get in a word. “My friends’ overzealous enthusiasm aside, they are right.” She declared. “Dante, while certainly an unorthodox solution to such a complicated problem, has proven himself more than capable of handling demons in the past. After all, it was Princess Luna who sent for us.” Twilight explained in a rather smug tone.
Unimpressed, Smoke Stack retorted, “Well, what would our expert propose we do then?”
“Simple,” Dante replied, now sitting upright in his chair. “This thing is going after trains, right? All we need is a train to lure this thing out, and then the girls and I will take it from there. We’ll board it before it has the chance to run us off the rails and all that’ll be left to do is dust those demons like cobwebs.” He explained as he brandished his sword Rebellion before the engineer and his conductors.
Sheriff Silverstar raised his brow in response. “A rather risky plan, don’t ya think?”
Twilight, genuinely impressed with how quick Dante was able to concoct such a strategy, concurred with the demon hunter’s plan. “Risky, yes, but it is an effective plan to say the least.”
“Over my dead body!” protested Smoke Stack. “Ain’t no way am I riskin’ another train-nappin’!”
Pinkie Pie then raised a forehoof. “Don’t you mean a train jacking?”
“Ha! I told ya it was a train jacking!” Silver Shovel exclaimed as he pointed at Stop Watch.
“And I told you that a hijacking is essentially the same thing, you fool!” Stop Watch complained.
Smoke Stack’s eye twitched. The engineer pony then stood up and grabbed his two conductors by the scarfs around their necks. “Would you two knuckleheads shut up!?” he bellowed fiercely. “If I here one more word outta y’all about train jacking, hijacking, or whatever you wanna call it, I swear I’ll-“
“Technically, they’re both acceptable terms.” Twilight politely interrupted the furious engineer.
Smoke Stack let out a long, exhausted sigh before he sat back down. “Listen, I ain’t willin’ to risk losin’ another train to those vicious, hat-stealin’ varmints. We’ve done lost enough resources as it is.”
AppleJack stood up, leaned over the table, and looked Smoke Stack right in the eyes. “If y’all prefer sittin’ here with your tails between yer legs, then fine. I mean if you’re not willin’ to ante up one more measly train to solve this problem for good, then ah guess y’all don’t need our services after all.” The farmpony then backed away from the table and turned towards the door, gesturing for her friends to follow suit. “C’mon, girls.”
“Ahem,” Dante coughed, still seated.
“And Dante,” AppleJack corrected herself.
Twilight, Pinkie Pie, Dante and Rainbow Dash then silently stood up and began following AppleJack towards the front door.
“But, cousin!” Braeburn piped up.
“Ah’m sorry, Braeburn, but it seems like we’re not needed here.” AppleJack said sternly. “Ah’m sure that stubborn mule, Mr. Smoke Stack, has a much better plan for dealin’ with those demons.”
Before AppleJack could reach for the doorknob, Smoke Stack finally caved. “Alright,” he groaned. “Ah can lend y’all a train and a few cars. At the soonest, ah can have it arranged to be set up by tomorrow mornin’.”
Dante smirked at the engineer’s proposal.
“But, ah refuse to drive it for y’all,” he growled. “Gettin’ attacked by them monsters once was more than enough. I’ll be darned if me and my crew have to go through that nightmare again.”
“That’s alright,” Twilight smiled with a cheerful resolve. “I’m sure there’s somepony else who’d be willing to help us.”
“Good luck with that,” Smoke Stack retorted. “There ain’t no engineer or conductor for miles that’d be daft enough to risk their hides against those monsters again. Not after all that’s happened these past two days.”
Braeburn then stood up from his seat. “Ah can drive for y’all,” he announced.
“Ya really mean it?!” Pinkie Pie exclaimed enthusiastically.
“Braeburn,” AppleJack spoke up. “Since when in the hay could you drive a train?”
“It just started as a small hobby I picked up in my free time when I wasn’t apple buckin’,” Braeburn went on to explain. “Look, ah even got my license right here.” He then opened up his vest to show his driving license to AppleJack and her friends. “See?”
“Well ah’ll be,” Sheriff Silverstar said upon thouroughly examining Braeburn’s license. “Looks like ya’ll got yerselves a certified driver.”
“Whoohoo!” Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash cheered in unison while Dante gave Braeburn a congratulatory pat on the back.
“You’re just full of surprises aren’t ya, cowboy?” the half-demon remarked encouragingly. “Thanks to you, we’ve got all we need to get this crazy train rolling.”
The group then left the Sheriff’s office with Braeburn taking the lead so as to escort his cousin AppleJack and her friends to their sleeping quarters for the night. All the while, Smoke Stack just watched in shock as he slumped back in his seat. “Somethin’ tells me we ain’t gettin’ that train back.” He groaned, pressing his hoof to his forehead.
“Ya really think they’re gonna get train jacked too, boss?” Silver Shovel asked concernedly.
“It’s hijacked, you imbecile!” Stop Watch shouted in irritation.
“That's it! Both you idiots are fired!” Smoke Stack exploded as he yanked off both of his crew members’ scarves, having heard more than enough about train jackings for one evening.
“Could y’all three get out of my office already?” Sheriff Silverstar deadpanned.
Chapter name and inspiration brought to you by the Prince of Darkness' amazing song: Crazy Train
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I'M BACK!
Been a long time comin', but it finally came. New chapter, scrubs.
That's right, your favorite author has returned to grace you with his presence and writing. I've returned to save you all from the mediocrity that dares to fill the feature box! I bring you both a quality chapter, and a better writing schedule. In case you've all been wondering where I've been for these past few months, all I can say is that life has been a bitch. But it's ok, and I'm back on top again...for now.
Until then, enjoy my return!
6629837 I wouldn't be talking TOO much smack. I've seen your Dark Souls playthrough...... freaking casul.
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Keep talkin', boy! See if I don't lag stab you!
6629860 Yes well.... a certain Megaman game would like to talk to you about that.
Yes, its alive!
oh how i missed this fic so much.
didnt know Dante swings both ways
half-especting a chu-chu mutharfocker next chapter
this year Gala will be memorable with Dante, Vergil and possibly some other demons
no need for jelousy Dash, ask for a threesome, im sure Dante is ok with it.
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It's more him being oblivious to Braeburn's advances rather than him returning the feelings. He's just being nice.
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i thought so.
YAY! New chapter!!!!
This chapter was awesome. I'm so happy to see Dante's adventures continue and the tidbit with Breaburn was funny as hell. Hope to see the next chapter soon.
It's back !
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really enjoyed this chapter, it was a pretty funny one
with Dante being fabulous and that cute moment with Twilight
Now back at ponyville, i'm trying to imagine Spike and Vergil posing as model for Rarity
Finally! Sounds like this is going well.
Was entertaining, see ya next christmas
Ok, I thought the bit between Dante and Braeburn was hilarious. I can't wait to see Dante's face when he realizes he's being flirted with. And the jealousy from Dash, epic!
Another thing I'm liking about this chapter is the vocal support Dante's been getting. His friends having been making it pretty clear how much the appreciate him, I don't think that's something he got much of except for Patty... Lady and Trish were more likely to talk smack to him rather than give him props.
Very well done, Joey.
This was a great read. Can't wait for more Chapters.
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Hey, a compliment's a compliment.
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Let's just say all throughout Part 2: Demon Days, Dante will be getting more constructive criticism than anything. After all, the guy does need some positive feedback in his life. So consider Twilight and AJ his best two anchors to keep him grounded... also there's Vergil, but the criticism never stops flowing with him.
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He learned NOTHING!
This is just another opportunity for the greedy prick
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For NOW
MOAR
well,
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Look at that stallion. Hell, I'd go gay for someone as handsome as that.
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You ain't just whistlin' Dixie, brudda.
Time for the fifth re-read!
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Sorry. Been sick and trying to balance my bills.
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Hey, you've got a life too. More to it than writing.
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Thanks for your understanding
My review on part one: I have to say that this was something exciting to read and even though this story is probably dead now. I really did enjoy reading this. You actually got Dante's and Vergil's character correct. It's pacing was great and it's just been one hell of a ride. I do hope you continue its really cool.
I give you eight of ten pinkies:
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Fun Fact: The story is still going on. I've just been dealing with alot of bullshit.
7145918 I understand completely dude. Well than can't wait for more.
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Somebody gets it. Though to be fair, the show and fandom really likes to downplay how tough Celestia can be.
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Yes sir!
Omg!! Can't wait for the update! Best story I've ever read!!
I give you lots of moustaches
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Actually working on the new chapter now. Some shit happened but I'm back at it.
That's great! Take your time, you write amazing work
7291565 Oh, that explains why this wasn't updated yet.
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Do it yourself Home Maintenance is a bitch, but when you don't have the money, nothing left to do but learn the craft if you wanna keep the house up. That and the job has kept me away from writing alot.
7301085 I'm sorry man :(.
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Don't be. I learned a thing or two about handiwork from it. Tough times and all, but it pays off in the end.
7302933 well, now you're back and ready to continue what you started.
Hey! Just wondering when the new chapter update will be?
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Sorry, trying to crank out two chapters at the same time in hopes to apologize for the long wait
That's fine! Don't worry take your time, I can wait.
7182587 even though she does nothing productive.
nnnnnnooooooooooooooooooooooo I wanted more from Vergil, even if it is only the modeling thing.
Well nice story, I dislike what I dislike, but I can say that it definitly has more good stuff than bad stuff.
Not sure if you stopped with thist story, but I hope not. It seems more or less the only good story about them.
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I have not stopped with this story, and trust me, the modeling thing with Vergil will continue.
Just working on the fight scene in this upcoming chapter. It's a bitch.