The Daughter of Dante

Coliven Town June 19, 1:05 PM

I woke up a few hours feeling refreshed except for the burning sensation from the scar on my arm. I lifted my jacket sleeve and noticed the hellfire forming under and around the maim. "Damn it. I was a fool," I muttered in a calm voice. Lady bent down and looked at my arm.

"What happened here?" I looked up at the nearly dead Vergil lying on the bed and at my unsheathed hellheir lying in the same place where Veril had dropped a few hours before.

"It's only a scratch, Lady. I'll be fine in a few days." Lady touched it, and the hellfire-looking stuff turned rock-hard and scaly in appearance. "I guess that would happen with a devil sword infused with demonic blood. Injuries like this are normal for me." I flex my arm, and it looks human. "That's much better."

I check on Vergil to make sure he's alive. His breathing has become steady, and he seems to be resting comfortably. I'm still worried, but I feel better after sleeping. I picked up hellheir. I slipped it back into its sheath. I could feel Lady's eyes watching me with judgment. I sat down next to Vergil and started sketching him in my sketchbook.

Most people don't know that I draw when I need a break from the stress of my life. My sketches are often hidden from most people's views. I sketch while I am relaxed before things go a bit insane. After a few moments, I felt a hand on my leg. I look over to Vergil. His soft blue eyes were looking at me, and he smiled. "Hey uncle, How are you feeling? You gave me quite a scare. You were out for a while."

"My head hurts slightly, and I am a tad hungry. Other than that, I feel fine. Who is that," He asked as he pointed towards Lady. I ruffled Vergil's hair and stood up.

"That is one of my dad's associates, Lady. Would you like soup or lasagna for lunch? I will warm up something, or if you feel up to it, we could try going to one of the cafés around the town. I know you are still not one hundred percent better, but it might help with the feeling process."

Vergil sat up on the edge of the bed, still stark naked. He gets dressed, stands up more steadily on his feet, and finally looks healthy. "I'll be fine. You were right. The bath helped. Thank you. How is your arm? I want to get out and about for a little bit."

"It will be ok. It will heal in time. Lady, would you like to join us?" Lady shook her head no. Vergil stood by the door, and I tucked my guns under my jacket. We left, and something about Lady gave me the creeps. "Vergil, I don't blame you for what happened earlier. I do think Lady does, and I can't exactly blame her. I don't know much about your past or my father's, but I know what tension feels like. There's tension so thick I need hellheir to cut through it."

"I know you don't blame me for something I wasn't in full control of. I'm sorry I gave you quite a scare. Saithe, keep being you, ok?" He rests his head on my shoulder. "When did you get so tall and so kind? You used to attack me. After all, you thought I was Dante every time I visited you and your mom because your dad was such a deadbeat, even though I don't have any room to talk about being a deadbeat dad. I'm sorry. I want to be a better person and father, but sadly my mind is so corrupted by Mundus I know what will happen if I ever get Yamato. I know what I would do, and it will mess up everything."

"What are you talking about, Vergil? What would you do?" I look at him. My face had a mix of worry and concern. I feel a sense of dread, and my heart sink, trying to prepare myself for Vergil's answer.

"I will remove my human side and all things that I've been programmed to see as weak and unnecessary by Mundus. I know it's risky." Vergil is still decaying on me, and I can hint at the sorrow in his voice. I could feel that Vergil thought this was the only way. I know it's not since he will only hurt himself in the long run. "I know you are a concern for me, and you have every right to feel that way. I haven't been well since I was Nelo Angelo. My head is in constant pain, and I hunger for power that isn't even for me. You help heal some of this pain, but I know you can't stay forever with me since I know Dante will be upset if I hurt you again. I constantly hurt people just for power, but I don't even want power. I'm sorry for this, Sathe."

I don't know what to think about this. I'm terrified of losing Vergil, though I know he hasn't been the same since he volunteered to be left in the underworld with Mundus. I know my father blames himself for that. I just can't let Vergil know Dante blames himself for everything that happened to Vergil.

We walked back to the hotel room after I paid for the food at the cafe. When we entered the hostel room again, Lady had disappeared and left no note or notice. Vergil leaned on me to keep his balance. His body is starting to look just as bad as it did a few days ago. "Vergil, go lay down and get some rest. I'm going to sit on the balcony."

Vergil lay down, and he looked relaxed around me. I wish Lady did stay around, but I don't think Vergil makes her feel comfortable. She seemed concerned about my safety. I do wish I was closer to my father. Part of me wants to have Dante be here. I think my uncle also wishes he was here. I know Dante and Vergil don't have the best relationship. I don't believe that Vergil wants to admit that he wants Dante around. But he does.

I looked upon the city, breathing shallow. I was worried, but I couldn't stay here. Something is going on, on the island of Fortuna. I want to be there. Be there to help Nelo and Fortuna as a whole. I know Dante will be there. Being the hero, he always is. I'm not too fond of this. Just babysit a guy who wants power and to kill people.

I walk back into the room to sit near Vergil to ensure he's ok. He was as I checked on him. The phone rang, and I went to pick it up. "Hello, Saithe; I'm coming over soon to stay with Vergil if you want to visit with Nero and Kyrie."

"Hey, dad, that be fine. I know Vergil will appreciate it if you visit him for a bit. I know the history between you, and you have a rocky brothership. I hate that I know more about the Sparda family than most. I can't wait to see you again, father; I'll be waiting." I hung up the phone before settling in the chair near the bed and watching some tv, trying to relax.

Dante showed up a few hours later. By then, I had fallen asleep in the uncomfortable chair I was sitting in with Hellraiser next to me, with my arm burning bright even more with both Vergil and Dante in the same room. Dante touched my arm to wake me up gently. I woke up to see his face within a couple of feet of me. "What happened to your arm? Saithe, don't lie to me, kid."

"Vergil accidentally attacked me with Hellraiser as Nelo Angelo, and I know he didn't mean to attack me. After all this time, Mundus still has a hold on Vergil even though Mundus is gone for the most part, but I don't know how or why Mundus wants Vergil to do something for him. Vergil also mentions what he would do if he got his hands back on Yamato, which scares me even more. Keep an eye on him, Dante. I'll see you later." I picked up myself and hugged Dante before teleporting back to the island of Fortuna.