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

Character: Vergil
Weapon: Yamato
Demon: Scarecrow
Place: Fortuna

For: @underthemoonlightii

The alley in Fortuna was unusually quiet as you made your way through it alone.
You barely had time to notice the shadows moving before a group of Scarecrows emerged around you.
You stepped back.
Then a flash of blue cut through the alley.
The Scarecrows were struck down almost instantly, their forms dissolving into the air before you could even react.
A man stood where they had been.
He said nothing, simply turning away and walking off.
You later learned his name was Vergil.
When you found him again, you approached carefully.
"Thank you. For saving me."
Vergil glanced at you.
"It was nothing."
You shook your head.
"Maybe to you."
Before he could leave, you held out a small ribbon.
"I made this for you."
He looked at it with mild curiosity.
"A ribbon?"
"A little memorial. Something to remember that night by."
Vergil was silent for a moment before accepting it.
You carefully tied it around the sheath of Yamato.
He looked down at the ribbon, then back at you.
"You are sentimental."
You smiled.
"Someone has to be."
For the briefest moment, something softened in his expression.
"Perhaps I'll keep it."
With that, Vergil turned and disappeared into the streets of Fortuna, the small ribbon quietly following Yamato wherever he went.

For: @underthemoonlightii

Character: V
Weapon: V's Cane
Demon: Qliphoth Roots
Place: Red Grave, Pawn's Avenue

For: @kiwisarusshitss

You hadn't made it out of Red Grave in time.
Days had passed since the city was swallowed by the Qliphoth, and you were still wandering through Pawn's Avenue, searching for a way out.
One afternoon, a Qliphoth Root suddenly burst through the street.
You barely managed to dodge its first strike before another tendril caught you, knocking you to the ground.
You tried to push yourself up, but the Root raised another tendril above you.
Before it could strike—
A shadow flashed across the street.
The tendril was knocked aside.
A stranger stood between you and the creature, a cane resting lightly in his hand.
"Are you hurt?"
You stared at him.
"I'm... fine."
His gaze shifted toward the Root.
"Then finish what it started."
He moved aside.
You noticed the cane he had left within your reach.
"Use this."
You grabbed it and forced yourself upright.
The Qliphoth Root lunged again.
The stranger calmly watched as you swung the cane with everything you had.
The final blow struck the Root, and the creature recoiled before dissolving into the crimson growth surrounding the street.
You lowered the cane, breathing heavily.
"Thank you."
The stranger gave you a faint smile.
"V."
You looked at him.
"That's your name?"
"Indeed."
He extended a hand, helping you to your feet.
"Come. There is little reason for either of us to wander this city alone."
You glanced at the cane still in your hand.
"Are you sure I can keep using this?"
V smiled.
"For the moment."

For: @kiwisarusshitss

Character: Vergil
Weapon: Rebellion
Demon: Jester
Place: Temen-Ni-Gru

For: @sleeepybat

You had served Vergil since his earliest days in the Demon World, long before Temen-Ni-Gru became the center of his ambitions. Over the years, being his servant had grown into something closer to companionship; you were the only demon he trusted enough to keep at his side.
After Vergil defeated Dante within the tower, you noticed the sword left behind.
Rebellion.
You picked it up with a pleased grin.
"Consider this my trophy."
Vergil glanced at the blade in your hands.
"If you can carry it, keep it."
You rested Rebellion over your shoulder.
"I'll take that as permission."
The two of you continued through Temen-Ni-Gru, discussing your next move, until a strange voice echoed through the corridor.
"Well, well! What a delightful pair!"
Jester appeared before you, twirling his hat as though he'd been waiting for an audience.
Vergil immediately reached for Yamato.
You tightened your grip around Rebellion.
"He's irritating already."
"Then silence him."
Jester laughed and sent a barrage of attacks toward you.
You charged first, swinging Rebellion through the incoming magic while Vergil moved effortlessly around you, Yamato cutting through every opening Jester left behind.
At one point, Jester tried to catch you off guard.
Vergil intercepted him.
"Behind you."
You spun and struck with Rebellion, sending Jester stumbling backward.
He barely recovered before Vergil's Yamato flashed.
The two of you attacked together, leaving Jester no chance to regain control of the fight.
When the battle finally ended, you rested Rebellion against your shoulder.
"Not a bad first day with my trophy."
Vergil glanced at the sword.
"Do not become attached to it."
You smirked.
"No promises."
Without another word, you followed him deeper into the tower, Rebellion still firmly in your grasp.

For: @sleeepybat

Character: Lady
Weapon: Kalina Ann
Demon: Urizan
Place: Inside the Qliphoth Tree

For: @charlotte_Winchester

Lady and you had pushed deeper into the Qliphoth than Dante and Trish, leaving the two of them far behind.
Eventually, you reached a massive chamber where Urizan awaited.
Lady tightened her grip on her weapon.
"Looks like we're on our own."
You raised Kalina Ann.
"Then let's give him a reason to remember us."
Urizan attacked.
You and Lady fought together, moving almost instinctively as you covered each other's openings. Lady's gunfire shattered the incoming attacks while you struck whenever Urizan's defenses opened.
For a moment, it seemed like you actually had a chance.
Then Urizan changed the pace.
A powerful strike sent you flying across the chamber.
"Get up!" Lady shouted.
You tried.
Before you could, another attack caught Lady and sent her crashing beside you.
Your weapons slipped from your hands.
Urizan was left completely unharmed.
Lady struggled to reach Kalina Ann.
"Come on..."
You tried to stand, but your strength was fading.
Urizan raised his hand.
And then everything went dark...

For: @charlotte_Winchester

Character: Trish
Weapon: Handguns
Demon: Plasma
Place: 13th Avenue

For: @Starry_boooo

You'd heard there was trouble on 13th Avenue, so you headed there expecting another routine demon hunt.
Instead, you found Trish already in the middle of it.
Several Plasma demons flickered through the street, surrounding her as she effortlessly kept them at bay.
You raised your handguns.
"Seriously? You started without me?"
Trish glanced over her shoulder with a grin.
"Oh, look who finally showed up."
One of the Plasmas lunged toward her.
Trish moved aside, letting it rush past before striking it down.
You immediately opened fire, catching another demon before it could attack her from behind.
"I came to help."
"I noticed."
More Plasmas appeared from between the buildings.
Trish looked at you.
"Ready?"
You spun one of your handguns before aiming.
"Always."
The two of you fell into an easy rhythm. You kept the demons at a distance with precise gunfire while Trish tore through anything that got too close.
Soon, the last Plasma vanished.
You lowered your weapons.
"So... you were handling everything before I got here."
Trish shrugged.
"Maybe."
She smiled.
"But you showed up, so I figured I'd let you have some fun."
You laughed.
"Next time, leave me a few more."
"No promises."

For: @Starry_boooo

Character: Dante
Weapon: Rebellion
Demon: Scarecrow
Place: Fortuna

For: @BaharLittleJourneys

You were already late for Sanctus' lecture.
Hurrying through the streets of Fortuna, you tried to ignore the sound of the clock tower behind you.
Then a group of Scarecrows suddenly appeared in your path.
"Seriously? Right now?"
Before you could do much, a man in red stepped between you and the demons.
Rebellion flashed in his hands.
Within moments, the Scarecrows were defeated.
The stranger turned toward you.
"You okay?"
You nodded, still staring at the massive sword in his hand.
"That was incredible. Who exactly are you?"
The man gave you a crooked grin.
"Dante. Demon hunter, occasional troublemaker."
You blinked.
"A demon hunter?"
"That's the idea."
Something about him immediately caught your attention.
You glanced toward the cathedral.
Then back at Dante.
The lecture didn't matter anymore.
"You saved me. Can I buy you something sweet as a thank-you?"
Dante grinned.
"Now that's a better idea than whatever you were rushing off to do."
A little later, the two of you sat at a nearby café, chatting over something sweet.
Your eyes kept drifting toward the sword resting beside Dante.
"Can I ask you something?"
"Shoot."
"Could I see your weapon?"
Dante raised an eyebrow, then handed it to you.
"Sure. Just don't drop it."
You carefully took the sword, surprised by its weight.
"Whoa..."
You tried to lift it properly.
Nothing.
You tried again, managing to raise it only a little before your arms gave up.
Dante burst into a warm laugh.
"Hey! Don't laugh!"
"I'm sorry," he said between laughs. "It's just... you looked so confident."
You handed Rebellion back with an embarrassed smile.
"That thing is ridiculously heavy."
Dante rested it against his shoulder.
"Guess you'll need a few more demon hunts before you can swing it."
You smiled.
"Then maybe I'll see you again."
Dante grinned.
"Yeah. Maybe you will."

For: @BaharLittleJourneys

Character: Nero
Weapon: Grebra
Demon: Pyrobat
Place: Inside Nico's Van

For: @strick_land

Inside Nico's van, you were helping Nero prepare for the upcoming mission.
Nero studied the map while you checked the unfinished Gerbera sitting on the workbench.
"Nico says there's a whole swarm of Pyrobats at the site," Nero said.
You looked up.
"How many do you think you can take down?"
Nero smirked.
"All of them, of course."
"That's a pretty big claim."
He glanced at you.
"What? You don't believe me?"
You smiled.
"Let's make a bet."
Nero leaned closer.
"Alright. What's the wager?"
"If you manage to take down the highest number of Pyrobats during the mission, I'll finish making your Gerbera for free."
Nero's eyes lit up.
"And if I don't?"
"You pay for it."
He laughed.
"Deal."
You held out your hand.
Nero shook it firmly.
"Just make sure you don't lose track of my score."
"Oh, I'll be keeping count."
Nero grinned.
"Then get ready to owe me a free Devil Breaker."
You glanced at Gerbera.
"We'll see about that."
Nero picked up his gear and headed toward the van's door.
"Guess I'd better make those Pyrobats count."
You watched him leave with a smile.
For once, the mission had become a little more interesting.

For: @strick_land

Character: Dante
Weapon: Alastor
Demon: Empusa
Place: Devil May Cry Shop

For: @somewords_here

You had been wandering around the Devil May Cry shop for nearly an hour without actually doing anything.
You picked up a book, put it down. Checked the shelves. Looked through a drawer that probably wasn't yours to open.
Nothing held your attention.
Dante noticed.
"You're pacing holes into my floor."
You stopped.
"I'm bored."
"No, you're frustrated."
You frowned. "What's the difference?"
Dante leaned back in his chair with a grin.
"I've got an idea."
Before you could ask what he meant, he walked over to one of the weapon racks and pulled out an old sword.
Alastor.
He held it out to you.
"You've seen me use this before."
You carefully took it.
"You're giving this to me?"
"Yeah. Permanently."
You stared at the weapon, surprised.
"Why?"
"Because you're my student. Figured you should have something that's yours."
A small smile appeared on your face.
"Thanks, Dante."
"Don't get sentimental on me."
He immediately ruined the moment by pointing toward a pile of defeated Empusas left over from a previous mission.
"Now, how about we put that frustration to work?"
You looked at the pile.
"You're challenging me?"
"Little practice match. Nothing fancy."
Dante stepped back and drew his own weapon.
"You versus me. Let's see what you've learned."
You tightened your grip on Alastor.
"You're going easy on me, right?"
Dante laughed.
"Wouldn't be much of a lesson if I did."
You charged.
The shop quickly became a chaotic training ground as you swung Alastor through the empty space and used the defeated Empusas as obstacles and targets while Dante effortlessly kept pace.
Every time you thought you had caught him off guard, he slipped away with that familiar grin.
"Better!"
You swung again.
"Still too slow!"
You groaned.
"Stop talking!"
"Can't. It's part of the job."
Despite yourself, you laughed.
Your frustration was already beginning to disappear.
Dante noticed.
"See? That's better."
You looked down at Alastor.
"Maybe being your student isn't so bad."
Dante smirked.
"Careful. Compliments like that might go to my head."

For: @somewords_here

Character: Sparda
Weapon: Rebellion
Demon: Mundus
Place: Demon World

For: @dorimebooba

The Demon World was in chaos.
Mundus' forces had already begun moving toward the human world when Sparda arrived, his trusted pupil at his side.
You carried Rebellion, one of the powerful weapons Sparda himself had created and entrusted to you.
You looked toward the army gathering in the distance.
"So this is really happening."
Sparda nodded.
"Mundus has gone too far."
You tightened your grip around Rebellion.
"And we're going to stop him."
Sparda glanced at the sword in your hands.
"I entrusted Rebellion to you because I know you will use it for the right cause."
You smiled.
"Then let's make sure Mundus remembers why he should have feared us."
The two of you charged into battle.
Demons poured across the battlefield, but Sparda tore through them with effortless strength while you fought beside him, Rebellion cutting a path through the advancing forces.
Whenever the enemy surrounded you, Sparda was there.
Whenever Mundus' forces pressed against him, you answered.
You weren't simply fighting together.
You were fighting for the same purpose.
To protect the human world.
Eventually, the overwhelming presence of Mundus filled the battlefield.
Sparda raised his weapon.
"You know what we must do."
You lifted Rebellion.
"Then let's finish this."
Together, master and pupil faced Mundus.
The rebellion had begun.

For: @dorimebooba