Searching for you

Chapter 7

So it was brought to my attention that I only need to do the disclaimer at the beginning of the book so I'm gonna try not to do a disclaimer at the start of the chapter. It'll feel weird but I'll get use to it. Eventually.

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After Laura woke, she set off with V against Nico's wishes. Nico watched as the two set off taking a puff of her cig she sighed. "So where did she come from?" Trish inquired as she got in the van. Nico glanced to her. "Don know, Nero just found her in Red grave after he exited the plant." shrugging her shoulders while she started up the van. "Said she was looking for her husband but she didn't remember where he was nor what the damn idiot looked like." putting it in gear she drove off.

Taking a seat, the blonde demon placed her chin in her hand in thought. Her gazed locked onto the floor. "What are you thinking about?" Lady asked sitting across from her. "That woman, Dante told me that he's seen that color of eyes before and its not from Vergil." disclosing her thoughts. "You mean the blue in her eyes when she met Dante and you?" Lady continued. "Yes, and what she called me."

"What did she call you?" Lady urged slightly curious about the amnesia woman. Locking her gaze onto Lady, her frown deepened. "She called me Eva."

The air in the van shifted from something calm to a tense atmosphere. "Wait ain't that Dante's mom." Nico called from the front. "Yes, but that's not the only thing that concerns me." Trish mumbled.

The three woman looked to each other wondering if Laura isn't just a demon with amnesia.

Shit what the hell is going on. Laura' the most sweetest innocent thing there is. How the fuck can she be this complicated? Nico pondered, huffing in annoyance.

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Said woman was helping V walk. "Just a little longer hold out just a little longer." he mumbled. "V why not take a little break." a gentle suggestion from her. Griphon cawed in laughter. "Yeah says the girl whose had one two many fainting spells." guffawing. Laura blushed, embarrassment clear. "I haven't fainted that much." she argued.

The poet smiled taking his arm off her shoulder the archer glanced to him. Worry clear in her eyes. Chuckling he turned her face to the look straight. "V what are you do-" she didn't finish bc said male placed a chaste kiss on her cheek.

Steam errupted from the woman while the man walked on. "Thank you little wanderer. I believe that should help keep me going." V called.

Shaking her head, to cool her blush off. The archer ran after the poet, "V that was mean." she yelled quickly catching up to him.

Shortly after the exchange the two came upon a hedge of stones. The stones along the spine like pathway glowed as they passed. Clinging to V, Laura fearfully eyed their surroundings. Swiftly the came to the center of the formation. "V I don't like this." Laura whimpered as she hid behind he man.

As soon as she said that the stones began to glow an ominous purple. The instant they did V crumbled to the ground. "V!" exclaiming in alarm, the archer knelt down grasping his shoulders. Black sand rushed out the poet. "V, what's going on!" she exclaimed. He couldn't answer but only yelled in anguish. Three orbs flew out of him while Laura called his name again but swiftly stood as she heard a laugh.

"Who goes there!" she demanded not a single stutter in her voice. Odd when did my stutter go away? asking herself this. Deep green hues watched as Laura readied her bow, not noticing that a three faced woman hid behind the rocks. Please don't hurt. was his last thought before darkness consumed him.

Later the black haired male woke, his skin not having any indication of his contract with the beasts. Standing up his cane echoed around the cavern. "Where am I?" his voice echoed. Walking around he surveyed the area. "I'm losing my power ... gotta recover somehow."

As he continued to survey he noticed something. "This dimension it's healing my body." shocked that a feat such as this was possible. V looked at the three gates and then at the door behind where he landed. "It seems I must defeat what ever lies in the gates." he hummed. "I must make haste." running into the center gate.

Outside the dimension Laura was circling around the area watching over V' corporeal body. That is until someone called to her. "Lu-Lu, Lu-Lu," they called. "What?" the woman tilted her head in confusion. Lulu that's not my name but why does it resonate with me. pondering over the nickname. Glancing between the voice and V she shook her head. "No I must stay here. V protected me so I have to do the same." convincing herself to stay where she was.

Inside the dimension said male had just regained Griffon. "V! Your alive. Boy am I glad to see you." the demon beaming with joy. "So did ya miss me?" he asked while firing lightning at the fake Goliath. "Not really but we should make haste." the poet told. "Aww that's a shame." the bird teased. As swooped in front of Goliath the demon noticed something. "Hey wait where's Girly?" it asked.

Dodging a strike, a glare was aimed at the bird. "Focus on your work." growling at the bird. "Yeesh ok no need to get your feathers ruffled." he huffed. Quickly they defeated Goliath. A light flashed and the two found themselves back in the spacious cavern. Before Griffon could open his beak V with Shadows help ran towards the last gate. I hope I'm not too late. worry filling him.

Back outside Laura heard the voice again, except it was much harsher. "Who's out there!" she demanded frantically looking around. "Lu , get ou- of - ther-!" calling out to her. Seeing a deep purple light appear she aimed at it. "Who are you?" demanding it answer. The purple light floated where it was.

Suddenly it darted towards her. On reflex she released the arrow. Missing it's target she drew her bow again, but by the time she did the light was already in front of her face. Not moving a muscle, she stared at the light. That body does not belong to you!

Startled, Laura stepped back. How did you get in?! Get out! the light demanded. Not being able to flee she held her bow in her shaky grasp about to raise it when a cane pierced through it instead. Gasping the markswoman felt an arm wrap around her midsection. Turning to look up, V was behind her an anger glittering in his dark green hues.

As the tattooed man lowered his cane the light fell away like sand. "Are you alright little wanderer?" he asked taking note of any injury that she may have incurred. Sniffles started up as the woman dropped her bow. Turning in his grasp she hugged V as tightly as she could. "There, there, you're safe now." he whispered, nuzzling his nose into her black hair. Glancing at the sand on the ground the poet watched as it disappeared.

"Damn who knew this would be such a dangerous place." Griffon exclaimed, flapping around the two. "Also girly you've defeated Queen Empusa and Angelo' also your a demon yourself so why the hell are you crying at a small bit of light?" it cawed. At this Shadow lept out of V's skin and tackled the bird. "Hey what gives!"

Their master ignored the two and continued to comfort the frightened girl. What was that? It seemed to know who and what Laura is? Could it be, that demon was the one who sealed her memories? he wondered.

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Another chapter done! Dang I am on fire this week. Huh I wonder why maybe its the change of scenery. Who knows 🤷🏽‍♀️ anyway I hope you all liked the chapter. Also sorry if the latest chapters feel rushed or some situations feel out of place. I've been out of touch with this story for a long time but I think I'm starting to get back into the swing of it.

Thank you all for your patience and support and I will see you in the next chapter. 💙💜💚