God, Demon, and Death
"Jill, what's the situation?" Jill looked over the data, "I'm... not entirely sure how to interpret this data. A bloodthirsty gang of 50 Dantes. This can't be a good sign." "Good enough, everyone get ready, take cover as soon as the smoke is...
New Hope
The limo arrived in front of Effie's building and dropped them off. The driver offered to help her take Leon up to her room, but she simply told him no and ran upstairs. She didn't want anyone to see him in his current condition. She pushed Leon to her...
Hunter and Trapper
It's been a month since Dante took a personal vacation on Paradise. It wasn't so much that it was a utopia and relaxing, but it's a planet, named by the followers of Abuio (Ratchet is a priestess of Abuio, so it just came up) for it's hunting. Every...
Calm Before the Storm
"We're headed towards the meeting point. It's a safe zone, but carry a side arm. Since we got Fallen Sky to restock our supplies before they knew that we knew they betrayed us, we're mostly set. Sere, Mira, you're with me. The rest of you do whatever...
Erhardt the Brave
Eight of the Nine rulers of the nine kingdoms had gathered in the Grand Hall in the capital kingdom of Wendlow. Even though each kingdom was independent, Wendlow is considered the founder of law and order, and even the one that led to victory against...
Burn on You Crazy Diamond
Steel stood before a five floor business complex, noticing the lack of cars and employees for a place so large. He shrugged and walked in, "Hello, how may I help you?" A rather large woman greeted Steel from behind a desk. "Yes, I'm looking for......
Unusual Love #6
Lucy was still shaking when Jim drove her home. The things that had just happened were too much to bear for her, and she wasn't sure how to react. She had seen her boyfriend stabbed, her friend Mark beaten into a coma, and Lucy herself had tackled her...
Gathering Clouds
Dante opened his eye and found that he was in an unfamiliar place. Grass, trees, flowers, a gentle breeze carrying a sweet scent. None of this made sense. He had an urge to jump up and defend himself, but something kept him on the ground. The most he...
The Beast and the Village
"She has returned! Ra'yui has come back to us!" People bowed down as Ratchet walked through the primitive city. Dante looked at her, "Oh... my full name is Ra'yui Pon'chet. I go by Ratchet now, simpler and easier to say." "And the people bowing...
New Student
"Hello, may I speak to Principal Jacques, please? Tell him it's Dan." "Hey! Dan! It's been a long time! What's going on over there in the sane part of the world." "Well, remember when I saved your life from that burning wreck on the highway?...
From One Friend to Another
Ghost stood at the table across from a distraught Mirabelle. She was stiff, nervous, and unusually quiet. In the thirty minutes since the questioning began, she hadn't said a word, “Out with it.” “Quiet.” “I'm here to answer questions, not...
Peace and Worry
"My eyes have informed me that you aren't eating properly." Ghost had skipped most of his meals yesterday and hid away in his room for hours, "What do you want to know today?" Maribelle snarled, "I want you to tell me why you aren't eating." ...