Hidden Love (DMC 5 Nero x OC) [completed]

19.

The squeaking of the van's breaks wakes up Rose and Griffon who have been getting a bit of rest since the incident with Urizen.
Nero is slowly gaining his consciousness back but is still weak from the fight.
With his eyes halfway open Lady and Nico help Rose carry him inside the van.

After that Nico wraps her arms around Rose's body and hugs her tightly. "I was so worried!" With a gentle smile on her face Rose hugs the mechanic back.
"I was worried about you too."
They break the hug. "Lady", Rose notices as the black haired woman steps out of the car. "Hey, Rose! Haven't seen you in a while." They both hug as well.
"What's the plan", Rose's asks.
"We wait for Dante and I'd suggest you take a shower in the meantime."
Both women look at Rose who is covered in dried blood from head to toe. Her hair is slightly pink from it as well.

12:36 pm:
As Lady and Nico hang around the van while Rose gets washed up Dante jumps into the scene completely tired after fighting Urizen.
"Well, looks like no one's worse for wear", Lady says.
Even V and Trish arrive at the van even though V can barely walk. "I'm just going to double-check."
V and Trish walk past Dante. "Hey, where did that garbage god go? What is Urizen after", The older man asks demanding an answer at once. "He's at the top of the Qliphoth", V groans as he sits down.
"It's the other way around, Dante. This is the lowest level of the Qliphoth's upper echelon. Human blood is the source of demons' power. The fruit born through the Qliphoth is even more dense than the blood that created it. Its power is unparalleled", Trish explains.
"Even the almighty Mundus used it to become the king of the underworld. V told me everything." The blonde demon crosses her arms in front of her chest.

"Yea, well, that's a lovely story and all, but as long as we know where to find him", Dante says ready to head out and kill the demon king.
While Nico stops Dante by being all giddy about meeting him Rose climbs outside the van with a smile on her face.
Now with the blood off of her body she looks more friendly rather than horrifying.
Behind her the now fully recovered Nero steps out with a look of dissatisfaction on his face.

After Dante's small dance routine with his new weapon Dr. Faust he wants to continue his mission but is stopped once more by Nero. "Dante! I'm going to go too", He says determined to finally be useful.
"Why don't you sit this one out? I mean, look at your new girlfriend."
"Oh, let you call me dead weight again? No thanks. I've got all the power I need. Right here!"
The white haired male holds up his robot arm trying to prove to Dante that he is worthy.

Dante sighs looking to Rose and back to Nero.
"You don't understand. It's not what I mean-"
"Let him go, Dante", V suddenly says joining in on the conversation.
"Time is a luxury that we can no longer afford. We must chase after him, post-haste." V stands up and limbs towards the two Demon Hunters. "What, does that mean you're going, too?"
"I have a duty to see this through."
Dante raises an eyebrow.
"Well that's all you had to say, Mister Poetry. I'm going to go my way, and you guys can go yours. Let's just say that's the best for the cause", Dante says before waving farewell with his weapons ready.

"Say goodbye to her", V suddenly says darted at Nero. "We don't know how this will end."

With sorrow suddenly filling Nero's mind he looks back to Rose who wears a worried expression on her beautiful face.
The male walks over to her and caresses her cheek gently which she accepts gratefully. "I'm going", He says. "I know you would."
Rose smiles and gives him one last kiss on the lips. "Please come back", She says as Nero squeezes her hands tightly.
"I'll sure try."

Nero wraps his arms around Rose's body and pulls her close letting her feel his warmth one last time before he jumps into the depths of the Qliphoth.

Nico walks to the blonde's side.
"He'll come back. You know how tough and stubborn he is."
Rose sighs.
"Let's just hope that we're both right."