Mission 2 - Deja Vu
A few moments had passed since their encounter with the Cutlass Demons, and they were still navigating the Alleyways towards their destination. Cleaning up after the fight, they resumed their discussion with one topic immediately coming to pass.
"So. You mentioned an "Old foe" of mine. What exactly do you mean by that?" "
I had been doing some research before coming to get you---" "Woah woah woah. I didn't think you were into doing research Trish." "
In this line of work, you have to. Anyways before you so rudely interrupted me... It's possible that an old foe of yours that created me is behind this. This Gate does seem to have some kind of magic behind it that's making it teleport, but I'm not sure about it..." "Wait.
Mundus? I'm pretty sure I killed him." "
You did, but I have a feeling that down in Hell someone resurrected him so he could enact his revenge." "Hmm... In that case then should we not destroy the gate?" "
What's your plan then? Not destroying the gate could lead you to not being able to return." "I was thinking I jump into the Gate when it opens and take Mundus down again if it turns out to be him behind this, then jump back out before it teleports anywhere away from the City." "
Good plan but also very bad. What if they are expecting that? And what if you don't succeed?" "What are you talking about? Of course I'm going to succeed. But I'll take that into consideration. Let's just find this gate, shut it down, and worry about Mundus later."
And so they continued navigating the city hallways, fighting off the close quarters areas and constantly keeping their guards up. That was however, until loud screams could be heard in the distance. Rushing towards the source of the screams, they would discover numerous citizens running away. "So. What'd you think they're running from?" "
Could just be some common thugs. Let the Police handle this." "Hmm." That was when familiar sounds were coming towards Dante and he quickly pulled his Sword to his right and slashed off a flaming skull. Looking towards the source of said skull it revealed a flaming metallic creature which retreated towards the sounds of the screams which were revealed to be a pack of
Basilisk's:
"Basilisk's." "
You know these things too?" "Another experiment from Agnus only it's a blend between a gun and a dog. Nero fought these things before and I've had my fair share of encounters with these things as well. Minor class demon but still deadly." "
Great. Just how much do you know that I don't?" "A lot of things. But I won't get into that. We've got another fight on our hands. Ready yourself, Trish. Watch out for when they launch their skulls at you." "
I'll just shoot it, no problem." "Since when did you start to show off?" "
Since I met and lost to you."
The Basilisks charged at the pair, with the one that had retreated earlier focusing on Dante more than Trish as the rest charged her. Dante raised his Sword and slashed it against the one that was charging him, causing it to grind to a halt. Trish however had her hands full as she quickly pivoted from spot to spot while shooting at them to suppress them long enough for her to get a decent footing. Dante however was starting to struggle a little as it would seem these Minor class demons are upgraded, being more intelligent and durable. "Someone is definitely altering this demons. I do not remember them being this tough." "
Sure you do. You're just used to stomping on them." "I don't see you faring any better." "
Oh shut up." "Oh. You are definitely---" He exclaimed with a pause as his Basilisk attacked midway and caused Dante to perform a 180 degree turn to slash towards it to block it's pounce attack, then turned back to Trish. "--- Not in a good mood today, are you?" "
Not really since you decided to have a adventure in another Universe whilst we were in the middle of a mission!" She exclaimed angrily as she pulled a pistol and fired towards Dante's direction which resulted in his Basilisk getting shot down. "Woah. I didn't predict that would happen, okay?" Dante then pulled out his Ebony and Ivory after seeing his Basilisk go down and fired towards Trish in which she dodged each shot in a way to make the bullets hit the Basilisks while she proceeded to continue firing her own. "
You didn't exactly warn me while we were in the midst of the mission. You just disappeared without a trace, leaving me to deal with a handful of demons plus the ones you were keeping occupied." "I don't even know why I was pulled into that other world. Still questioning that, but was fun. Made some few friends." Dante then slashed towards a Basilisk that was about to jump Trish from a rooftop, knocking it downwards to the ground. "
Aww. Making new friends? Like that kiddo with that freaky watch and that other person you told me about, the robot?" "Believe it or not, but that kiddo is quite strong despite his appearance. And that robot definitely needs some guidance on staying alive, they tend not to do well when fighting. Then again, Vocaloids confuse me. And this City has taught me quite a bit about different cultures." He then pulled his Pistols again and fired against the last two Basilisks that were attacking. "
I must admit that once I did follow you to this City I felt very out of place. Like that one woman that was in your shop saw me as this Dominatrix type just by how I dressed." She exclaimed as she under-armed a Basilisk that got under her and tried to bite her. "I didn't really take too kindly to her. But most girls don't like me anyways or are the mean kind so who am I to judge?" He then put his pistols away and grabbed his sword, slamming down on the one Basilisk that Trish elbowed. "
Probably because you tend to try to flirt with them. Plus most girls don't particularly like show offs." "Can't help it if that's how well I perform. You should know me." Dante exclaimed with a smirk as he continued taking the Basilisk's down. There was one more Basilisk left which retreated to gain some distance. Both Trish and Dante aimed their pistols towards it and forced it to whimper. "A whimpering demon? That's new---" Boom. Trish took the shot and fired it towards it's head, causing it to fall dead. "---... You do realise we could of found out where their den was, right? Or possibly had a better lead towards the Gate?" "
Oh well." "And people say I'm the one who jeopardise the missions. Anyways, I'm going to rate that one a Brutal! as they were definitely tougher than before." "
Tch. Let's just keep moving... Hopefully we won't run into another pack of Demons." Trish exclaimed, rolling her eyes at Dante's silly rating. "Right. Let's get going." And so they continued walking. Seeing as they were in a central Plaza when they were attacked, they were on the brink of exiting the city and properly locating the gate. Dante however had an odd sense of Deja Vu. He's fought those types of demons before, created by Agnus who was an Order of the Sword member experimenting with Demonic Power.
"(Something definitely feels like Deja Vu to me... First those Cutlasses, then the Basilisks... All too familiar with Agnus's handiwork and they certainly were stronger than before. Could old enemies be resurrected to cause chaos again with some new stuff? Guess I'm going to find out, huh?)"
What happens next? Will they eventually exit the City and properly begin their search? And will Dante's Deja Vu feeling come to Recognition? Find out in Mission 3 - An Old Foe coming soon!
