The twisting halls of Temen-Ni-Gru seemed to go on forever.
You and Lady moved through the tower, searching for Arkham, when a pack of Hell Prides suddenly emerged from the shadows.
Lady immediately raised her weapon.
You swung the Kalina Ann II onto your shoulder.
"Guess they don't want us getting any further."
Lady smirked. "Then we'd better be convincing."
The Hell Prides charged.
Lady fired first, scattering the group, and you followed with a rocket from the Kalina Ann II. The blast sent several demons stumbling across the stone floor.
One managed to slip past Lady and rush toward you.
You fired again.
"Nice save," Lady called.
"That's why you bring your best friend."
"Thought it was because I needed someone to carry the extra ammo."
You laughed.
"That too."
More Hell Prides appeared at the end of the corridor.
You reloaded the Kalina Ann II.
Lady grinned and raised her weapon.
Together, you pushed deeper into Temen-Ni-Gru, blasting your way toward Arkham.

For: @sbrinaspellman

Character: Sparda
Weapon: Sparda
Demon: Riot
Place: Sparda Manor

For: @g3rmanSheep

Long before the human world became your home, you were Sparda's demon pupil.
You had followed him when he rebelled against Mundus, fighting alongside him despite knowing exactly what it would cost. After Sparda chose to remain in the human world, you stayed with him, eventually becoming part of the family that grew around him.
Years later, life at Sparda Manor had become almost peaceful.
Almost.
You stood in the courtyard with Sparda's legendary sword in your hands, practicing the techniques your master had taught you.
A sudden crash came from the garden wall.
A Riot burst through the rubble.
You stared at it.
"...Of course."
Sparda stepped onto the porch, calmly watching the demon approach.
"You seem troubled."
"I'm trying to practice."
"And yet, you have found another opponent."
You sighed and raised the Sparda.
"You could help, you know."
A faint smile crossed his face as he drew his weapon.
"I was planning to."
The Riot charged.
You met it first, parrying its attack before striking back. Sparda joined you moments later, the two of you moving together with the familiarity of warriors who had fought side by side for centuries.
When the Riot finally fell, you lowered the sword.
Sparda looked at you with quiet pride.
"You have come far since the day you stood beside me against Mundus."
You smiled.
"Because you taught me well."
Sparda placed a hand on your shoulder.
"You were always more than my pupil."
For a moment, the old manor felt less like a refuge from the demon world—and more like home.

For: @g3rmanSheep

Character: Kyrie
Weapon: Blue Rose
Demon: Mephisto
Place: The Grand Hall within Fortuna Castle

For: @memoryofmurder

You and Kyrie had been trying to find ways to pass the time while waiting for Nero to return from his mission.
At some point, the conversation had drifted into teasing Nero about how long he was taking.
"You think he'll be back soon?" Kyrie asked.
You glanced at the Blue Rose in your hands—the gun Nero had left behind.
"Hopefully. He did leave me his gun, after all."
Kyrie smiled. "I'm sure he trusts you with it."
Before you could answer, a sudden screech interrupted you.
A Mephisto burst into the room, heading straight toward Kyrie.
You immediately stepped between them and raised Blue Rose.
"Stay back!"
BANG!
The shot knocked the demon out of the air.
It recovered quickly and darted toward you again. You fired several more shots, keeping it away from Kyrie until the final blast sent it crashing to the ground.
You lowered Blue Rose and exhaled.
Kyrie walked over, looking at the gun.
"I think Nero would be impressed."
You smiled.
"Let's just hope he doesn't ask how many bullets I used."
Kyrie laughed.
"I won't tell him."
"Deal."

For: @memoryofmurder

Character: Dante
Weapon: King Cerberus
Demon: Nevan
Place: Temen-Ni-Gru

For: @freakshowobservatory

You and Dante had already fought your way through much of Temen-Ni-Gru.
The King Cerberus in your hands was a reminder of one of your earlier victories—the weapon Dante had obtained after the two of you defeated its previous demonic wielder. By now, you had become quite comfortable with its shifting forms.
Then music echoed through the chamber.
Nevan appeared from the darkness, surrounded by floating blades and crackling electricity.
She looked between you and Dante with an amused smile.
"Two handsome demon hunters coming all this way just to see me?"
Dante smirked.
"Well, I wasn't expecting a welcome party."
Nevan's gaze shifted toward you.
"And you brought a friend. How thoughtful."
You tightened your grip on King Cerberus.
"She's definitely going to be annoying."
"Mm. I like this one," Nevan teased.
Dante laughed.
"Yeah, she's got a habit of growing on people."
Nevan suddenly attacked.
You met her head-on, switching King Cerberus between its forms as Dante kept the pressure on from the opposite side. Nevan continued throwing playful remarks your way between attacks.
"Careful, darling!"
You narrowly avoided a blade.
"Stop flirting and fight!"
"Why choose?"
Nevan unleashed a storm of lightning, forcing both of you apart.
You slammed King Cerberus into the ground, freezing several of her summoned blades before Dante rushed through the opening and struck.
Nevan staggered.
You followed with a fiery strike that sent her flying backward.
Dante glanced at you with a grin.
"Now that's teamwork."
You rested King Cerberus against your shoulder.
"Think she'll keep flirting?"
Nevan rose from the smoke, smiling.
"Oh, absolutely."
Dante shook his head.
"Great. This is gonna be fun."

For: @freakshowobservatory

Character: Nero
Weapon: Red Queen
Demon: Echidna
Place: Fortuna Forest

For: @somefuckedupguy

You and Nero had been inseparable since childhood.
At the orphanage, you were the only other kid besides Nero who possessed unusual powers. The two of you grew up side by side, getting into trouble, training together, and eventually learning to fight under Credo's mentorship.
Years of fighting and growing up together had made you incredibly close. You knew each other's habits, strengths, weaknesses, and even the smallest changes in each other's moods. In battle, you barely needed words—you simply understood one another.
Now, years later, the two of you were searching the Fortuna Forest for Dante when a deafening roar shook the trees.
Echidna emerged from the foliage, her enormous form blocking the path.
Nero revved Red Queen.
"Guess we found something."
You readied yourself.
"Not exactly what we were looking for."
Echidna attacked.
You and Nero split apart, striking from opposite sides. Red Queen tore through her defenses while you kept her attention, giving Nero openings whenever he needed them.
Echidna suddenly knocked Nero's Red Queen from his hands.
Before she could capitalize, Nero caught your eye.
"Hey!"
He grabbed Red Queen and tossed it straight toward you.
You caught it.
"Nero?!"
"Trust me!"
He drew Blue Rose with his free hand.
You charged in with Red Queen, revving the blade and driving Echidna back. Every opening you created gave Nero a clear shot.
"Keep her busy!"
"Got it!"
You landed another heavy strike.
Nero fired.
Then again.
And again.
With Echidna finally exposed, Nero emptied Blue Rose into the opening, forcing the demon back until she finally collapsed.
You lowered Red Queen and looked over at him.
"You know, you could've warned me before throwing your sword at me."
Nero grinned.
"But you caught it."
You shook your head, handing Red Queen back.
"You're impossible."
"Yeah, but you still keep fighting beside me."
You couldn't help but smile.
After everything you'd been through together, that was one thing neither of you ever had to question.

For: @somefuckedupguy

Character: Nico
Weapon: Punch Line
Demon: Goliath
Place: Inside Nico's Van

For: @fallen_starxq

The inside of Nico's van was filled with tools, spare parts, and half-finished Devil Breakers.
You sat beside her at the workbench, helping assemble a new Devil Breaker for Nero—the Punch Line.
Nico tightened a bolt and handed you another component.
"Hold that steady, will ya?"
You carefully fitted it into place, but something caught your attention beneath a pile of scrap.
A strange, rough-looking piece of material sat among the parts.
You picked it up, turning it over curiously.
"Huh. What's this?"
Nico glanced over.
"Oh, that? Probably a chunk of Goliath."
Your eyes lit up with interest.
"Goliath? Think Nero would recognize it?"
Nico snorted.
"Probably. Though knowing him, he'd call it 'Tummy Teeth' again."
You laughed.
"That's what he called Goliath?"
"Yep. That fucker's got a real talent for naming things."
You examined the piece again.
"So this is one of the horns apparently."
"Sure is."
You grinned.
"Think we can put it in Punch Line?"
Nico's eyes lit up.
"Now that's the kinda question I like."
She immediately reached for her tools.
"Let's find out what a little Tummy Teeth can do."

For: @fallen_starxq

Character: Dante
Weapon: Dr.Faust
Demon: Lusachia
Place: Ruins of Sparda Manor

For: @poor_lonesome_cowboy

The ruins of Sparda Manor held more memories than either of you cared to talk about.
You followed Dante through the broken halls, stepping over fallen stone and old debris.
"So this is where you grew up?"
Dante glanced around.
"Yeah. Kinda lost its charm."
Before you could reply, a swarm of Lusachias descended from the ruined ceiling.
Dante immediately reached for Dr. Faust.
"You know how to use this?"
You barely had time to answer before he tossed the weapon toward you.
"Wait—what?!"
You caught it awkwardly.
Dante drew his own weapon and grinned.
"Consider it a temporary loan. Keep those things off your back."
The Lusachias closed in.
You raised Dr. Faust and fired, its strange power tearing through the demons as Dante fought through the others.
One Lusachia swooped toward you.
You turned and fired again, sending it crashing into the rubble.
Dante glanced over.
"See? You're getting the hang of it!"
"You could've warned me before throwing it!"
"Where's the fun in that?"
You shook your head, firing another shot as more Lusachias descended.
Dante laughed.
"Welcome to the family business."

For: @poor_lonesome_cowboy

Character: Nero
Weapon: Red Queen
Demon: Hell Judecca
Place: Red Grave, Chiaro Mondi Hotel

For: @Thenosechanell

The halls of the Chiaro Mondi Hotel were crawling with Hell Judeccas.
You grabbed Nero's Red Queen and swung it with everything you had.
Or tried to.
The sword barely moved.
Nero stared at you for a second.
"...You good?"
"It's heavier than it looks!"
Another Hell Judecca lunged.
You struggled to lift Red Queen in time, but Nero quickly stepped in and took the sword back.
"Yeah, maybe leave this one to me."
He revved the Red Queen, the engine roaring through the empty hallway.
"Watch closely."
Nero charged.
A powerful swing sent the nearest demon crashing aside, followed by another strike that cleared the rest of the hallway.
You watched, totally stunned.
Nero rested Red Queen on his shoulder.
"See? Easy."
You stared at him.
"For you, maybe."
He laughed.
"Fair point."
With the last of the demons gone, Nero started walking down the ruined corridor.
"Come on. I'll find you something lighter."
You followed, still wondering how anyone could possibly swing that ridiculous sword so casually.

For: @Thenosechanell

Character: Eva
Weapon: Luce & Ombra
Demon: Basilisk
Place: Sparda Manor

For: @bunbun_81

You were supposed to be watching Dante and Vergil.
Instead, curiosity had led you into Sparda’s office.
The boys were unusually quiet, which should have been your first warning.
As you looked around the room, a pair of ornate pistols caught your attention.
Luce & Ombra.
They were resting on Sparda’s desk, looking far too interesting to simply ignore.
You picked them up.
“Hmm…”
Your attention shifted toward the wall.
A Basilisk had been mounted there as one of Sparda’s rather intimidating decorations, its head frozen in an aggressive pose.
You raised one of the pistols, amused.
“Wouldn’t it be funny if—”
BANG!
The shot echoed through the manor.
You froze.
Somewhere down the hallway, footsteps immediately followed.
“Oh, no.”
The office door swung open.
Eva stood there.
She stared at you.
Then at the pistol.
Then at the Basilisk decoration.
Then back at you.
“…What,” Eva said slowly, “are you doing?”
You lowered Luce & Ombra.
“I was curious?”
Eva closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
“You're Dante and Vergil's nanny. You're supposed to be keeping them out of trouble.”
“I was.”
“By shooting the decorations?”
“I only shot one.”
Eva gave you a look.
You quickly put the pistols back on the desk.
“I'll put them away.”
“You will do more than that.”
Eva walked over, taking the weapons from you before you could touch them again.
“And from now on, if you become curious about anything in this office…”
She pointed toward the door.
“You ask me first.”
You nodded.
“…Understood.”
A tiny voice came from the hallway.
“Did she shoot something?”
Eva turned.
Dante and Vergil were peeking around the doorway.
Eva sighed.
“Apparently, your nanny has decided to compete with both of you for the title of troublemaker.”
Dante grinned.
Vergil looked at the Basilisk.
“…Can she do it again?”
“No.”
You quietly decided that perhaps curiosity needed better supervision.

For: @bunbun_81

Character: Lucia
Weapon: Klyamoor
Demon: Goat Clan
Place: Vie de Marli

For: @Amberinoctober

Vie de Marli was already crawling with demons when you and Lucia reached the point where your paths had to split.
Lucia glanced toward one street, then the other.
“We’ll cover more ground this way.”
You nodded, but before leaving, Lucia reached behind her and pulled out a spare weapon.
Klyamoor.
She held it out to you.
“Take this.”
You raised an eyebrow. “Your spare?”
“Exactly. I’d rather know you have something reliable if things get ugly.”
You accepted the weapon, giving it a quick look.
“Don’t worry. I’ll bring it back.”
Lucia smiled. “You’d better.”
A distant screech interrupted you.
Several Goat Clan demons emerged from the street ahead, their strange forms filling the road.
You tightened your grip on the Klyamoor.
Lucia drew her own weapon.
“Looks like we found our missions.”
You glanced at her. “Try not to finish everything before I get there.”
Lucia gave a small laugh.
“No promises.”
With that, you both took off in opposite directions.
A moment later, the sound of combat echoed through Vie de Marli.
Lucia had trusted you with her spare Klyamoor.
Now it was your turn to prove she had made the right choice.

For: @Amberinoctober

Character: Dante
Weapon: King Cerberus
Demon: Phantom
Place: Inside Mullet Island Castle

For: @DantesPizzaParlor

You and Dante had split up inside Mullet Island Castle to search different parts of the building.
You hadn't expected to run into Phantom.
The massive demon filled the room, forcing you backward as you swung King Cerberus desperately to keep it at bay.
“Come on…”
You managed to strike it, but Phantom barely staggered.
Another attack sent you stumbling across the floor. You raised King Cerberus again, but your arms were getting tired.
Phantom lunged.
Then—
CRASH!
The doors behind it exploded open.
“Looks like you picked the wrong room to cause trouble in.”
Dante charged into the room, King Cerberus in hand.
You blinked.
“Dante?!”
“Miss me?”
Before Phantom could turn fully toward him, Dante unleashed a flurry of strikes, driving the demon back. With one final powerful blow, Phantom was sent crashing across the room and disappeared.
Silence returned.
You lowered your weapon, catching your breath.
Dante walked over and gave you a look.
“You know, splitting up was supposed to make things easier.”
“I had it under control.”
Dante glanced at the wrecked room.
“Uh-huh.”
You frowned.
“…Mostly.”
He laughed and offered you a hand up.
“Come on. Let's stick together for a while.”
You accepted his hand.
“Fine.”
Dante grinned.
“Good. I was getting tired of rescuing you.”
You gave him an unimpressed look.
“You really had to bring that up?”
“Absolutely.”

For: @DantesPizzaParlor