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Shadows from the Past

Chapter Two: Eyes Like Embers

The next morning Grimmel sat at his dining table holding an old letter that was yellowed and torn around the edges. It read;

'My dearest love,

        When you've found this letter that means I'm gone and I'm sorry but I cannot continue seeing the lives of so many dragons being taken. I also cannot bare the thought if loosing you to a dragon. You are my Sun and I am your Moon. We were meant to be together but my heart still lies with the dragons you've killed.

                        Forever your's,

                               Ina (aka Moonshine)'

Grimmel smiled when he read the letter as it was practically the only thing he had left of his Ina. He still remembers finding that letter sitting on their shared bed, and running around trying to find her. Back then Ina was it just a warrior, she was his everything. She was there for him before and after he killed his first Night Fury. She was there when he became famously know as 'The Killer of Night Furies' and he was there when she got her first assassin job. He was there when she became known as 'The Shadow'. Just like how he was definitely there when she disappeared without a trace. A knock on the door broke Grimmel out of his thoughts. When he opened it he found Hiccup standing there hand raised as if he was going to knock again.

"Hehe, mornin' Grimmel." Hiccup said rubbing the back of his neck

"Morning Hiccup." He said, "What can I do you for?"

"Well Fishlegs thinks that there's a Deadly Changetail nest on the island."

"You need me to look for it?"

"Yes, If it's not too much of a hassle."

"I'll do it once I finish getting ready."

"Thanks Grimmel."

With that Hiccup walked away leaving Grimmel to his thoughts.

If Ina really was on the island then he could actually get some answers. Answers as to why she left, and why she never contacted him.

After getting ready Grimmel headed out the door of his hut. His Deathgrippers were already awake and waiting for him. He mounted the only one he was willing to ride, a female he named Executie and they flew up into the air. Grimmel turned Executie towards the mountains and forest hoping to find a cave as he knew Ina. When she's doing a job, she likes to stays in caves and caverns.

Hours passed as he search the island with no trace of Ina, or her dragon, let alone any cave or cavern she could stay in. That was until he seen it, tucked away on the side of the mountain, behind two large oak trees, sat the entrance to a cave be enough to fit a large dragon, like a female Deadly Changetail. Grimmel landed Executie and motioned for her to stay outside, and he entered the cave. There was no sign of anyone being there but that's how Ina was. She would find a cave and act like no one was there for the sake of her safety. Walking deeper he noticed a warmth in the air, like a fire was going and he followed it along with the sounds of burning wood. That's when he reached a large cavern, and in the middle was a small fire that was close to going out, but it still let off enough light to see everything and what he could see was nothing, but feeling of being watched shot through his spine, like an arrow going through wood. Looking around he seen a dagger on the ground by the fire pit. He walked over and picked it up. Grimmel examined it noting that this was in fact Ina's dagger. Just then hot air hit the back if his neck. Grimmel turned quickly to see two Ember colored eyes starring at him through the darkness. He knew those eyes. Khrodin was here and if she was here then Ina wasn't faraway.

Grimmel reached out just to touch the rough scales on the dragon's snout. The dragon purred at his touch, before stepping into the light and sure enough it was Khrodin. Khrodin recognized Grimmel's scent and began licking him excitedly. Grimmel smiled appreciating that Khrodin rembered him. A low whistle sounded from behind the large dragon making Khrodin move out of the way giving Grimmel a full view of a pair of eyes. Now these eyes seem to glow like the embers from a fire. That's when he knew he was about to get answers.

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Shadows from the Past

Chapter One: Dancing Shadows

(Quick note: While editing this I had somehow managed to delete all of my editing, so I quite literally had to got back and edit everything again)

It's been five months since the Battle with Grimmel the Grisly. Five months since Hiccup changed Grimmel's mind and Five months of the Dragon being safe and night had fallen onto New Berk, and all was quiet and yet still bursting with life as huts were glowing with fire and dragons flying around. Hiccup, who seem to be one of the few humans awake at this time of night, was sitting at a table in the forge working on a new saddle design for Toothless, since the dragon no longer needed the other one, and said dragon was asleep at the entrance. Gobber was hammering away at some broken sword (most likely the twins doing) by the fire, while Grimmel worked on his crossbw, since it broke in the battle. The three men were sitting in silence and enjoying it... Until Tuffnut shot through the front entrance, panting heavily as if he ran there.

"Whoa Tuff, what's wrong?" Hiccup asked standing from his chair

Before Tuffnut could get a word in the Dragon Sentries started screeching, alerting the island of Danger near by. The three men shot passed a still panting Tuffnut. Toothless was already taking off when Hiccup reached him. Many people were running outside of their huts, trying to figure out what was going on.

"Chief, those Sentries' came from the East." Said Eret who ran towards Hiccup from the southern watch tower

"Okay, Eret take Snotlout and go see what's got them sturd up, and Grimmel go with them." Hiccup gave orders

The three men mounted their dragons and flew towards the sentries. Hiccup turned towards Tuffnut, who by now had caught his breath.

"Now Tuff, what's wrong?"

"Well Hiccup if you must know, Ruffnut and I were walking around the cliffs and we seen something we thought you might want to look at." Tuffnut said, gesturing towards the high cliffs up above the village

"Take me to it."

Hiccup and Gobber followed Tuffnut to where the twins spotted something. When they reached the area Ruffnut was standing there along with Hiccup's mom, Valka, who seen Ruffnut from the ground.

"What is it that you have to show me?"

"There." Ruffnut pointed to the ground

On the ground the dirt had been disturbed. In the center of the dirt was a clear spot from someone or something had been there.

"Hiccup you might want to see this." His mother had said from her knelt position on the ground

Hiccup knelt down and gasped. There clear as day was his hut, and forge. Both in clear sight from the position he was in. Hiccup couldn't get a word in before Eret, Grimmel and Snotlout landed their dragons

"Chief, we found dead dragons." Eret said grimly

"Yeah, when we got there the Night Terrors were quiet, but there were several dead Night Terrors on the ground." Snotlout chimmed in

"Hiccup what we've seen was something I've never seen in my entire life." said Grimmel

Gobber chimmed in, "Hiccup I think you're being stalked or well hunted."

"How so?" asked Eret

"See for yourself."

Hiccup and Valka moved out of the way and Grimmel and Eret took their places

"By Odin's beard." said Eret

"Yeah, the Forge and MY house can seen from here."

"Okay let's group together back in the Great Hall and put everything together." Grimmel said standing up

"I agree with Grimmel, Hiccup." Snotlout said while mounting Hookfang

Once in the Great Hall Hiccup, Grimmel, Eret, Valka, Gobber and the rest of the Dragon Riders were sitting at the head table.

"So we have dead Night Terrors, and someone or something hunting me." Hiccup said

"Not to mention you have to keep this quiet, don't want people getting scared." said Gobber

"Yeah I know."

"Wait what did you guys find?" asked Fishlegs confused as to why he was called to a meeting so late at night

"Ruffnut and I were walking around the cliff side." started Tuffnut

"We were trying to find rocks to use for foundation for that new library." continued Ruffnut

"That's when we saw the ground at the edge of the high cliffs."

"Yeah the dirt looked like someone had been there."

"And when I knelt down to see what this someone was looking at."

"That's when Tuffnut seen not just the Forge but Hiccup's hut in clear view of where we were."

"And then I went a got Hiccup."

"That's when these three came telling me we've got dead Night Terrors."

Fishlegs grew a worried look on his face

"Dead Night Terrors?" He asked worried

"Yeah they were ripped open and there were at least 10 of them like that." Snotlout said

Grimmel was quiet the whole time. Listening to the group but also watching the shadows dance across the walls. That's when he seen what looked like the figure of a person hiding in the top rafters, away from the eyes of the others, and he went ridged. Valka noticed and followed his gaze. Finding the shadowy figure and it seem the be dancing, or what looked like dancing, across the beams and disappearing into the far shadows.

"Hiccup, we're not alone." She said still watching the shadows

Everyone else followed Grimmel and Valka's gazes when the Dancing Shadows stopped as if whoever was causing the shadows to dance was gone.

"Grimmel did you find anything when I sent you with Eret and Snotlout?" Hiccup asked the older man

"I did." said Grimmel as he was reaching into his hip pouch and pulled something out

He proceeded to stab whatever it was into the table. When he removed his hand everyone at that table got a clear view of a dragon's tooth.

"Uh Hiccup, that tooth doesn't belong to any dragon we've seen before." said Fishlegs

"I know Fishlegs."

"That tooth looks like it would hurt going in and would be a pain to pull out." said Gobber

"And look at the curves on the ridged edges." Valka said pointing out the defined edges

"Kinda look like a Death Song tooth but not quite." said Astrid

"It does, doesn't it?" Fishlegs questioned before standing up and walking away

When he came back Fishlegs was holding the second interation of the Book of Dragons (since they ran out of pages in the other one), and sat in on the table. He began flipping through the pages before settling on one, where his expression was grim.

"Hiccup that tooth belongs to a Deadly Changetail."

Fishlegs handed the book to Hiccup

"A cross between a Death Song, a Death Gripper and a Changewing." Hiccup began reading outloud, "This dragon is know to cannibalize other dragons, and can blend into their surroundings."

Everyone went silent. As Hiccup continues to read out loud

"Do not approach this dragon alone. They're aggressive and territorial. Known for spitting out acidic green slime that turns into a solid amber like substance when it hardens. Their tail has a venom filled stinger on the end and the venom can stop your heart in a matter of ten minutes with no known antidote."

Grimmel sat starring at the table as Hiccup read the Book out loud. He began thinking to his wife, and how she had a Deadly Changetail. He missed his wife, whome was the only woman who has seen his more human side.

"It's getting late, everyone head home and get some rest. We'll finish this meeting tomorrow." Hiccup said closing the book

Everyone stood up from their seats and began making their way towards the doors. Once outside Grimmel made his way towards his hut on the other side of the village, where his hut sat faraway from everyone else. Once inside he shut the door and that's when he felt it, like something was off. Then he noticed it, a dagger with a red ribbon tied to the end lying across his dining table. He looked around and it seemed like the shadows on the walls were dancing like they did in the Great Hall just moments ago. He climbed the stairs and sat the dagger on his nightstand before taking off his armor and crawling into bed. Before his head hit the pillow he seen that same figure outside of his bedroom window sitting in the tree outside. When he blinked it was gone.

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Shadows from the Past

Prologue

A hooded man entered a bustling tavern, weaving through the tables full of people. Making his way towards a woman sitting at a table in the far back corner away from everyone else. This woman was intimidating as she wore black leather armor, and her white blonde hair was styled into a braid with the sides of her head shaved off. She sat learned back in her chair with her feet propped up onto the table. Her amber eyes looked up when the man pulled the chair from across her out from under the table.

"You know it's rude to sit down uninvited." She said looking up from her drink

The man smiled, "You know me, Ina."

"Yes, but that's no excuse for your rude behavior, Johann." Ina stated blankly, "Now what do you want?"

"Oh, fiery today?"

Ina glared at him

"Fine, I have a job for you."

"I'm sorry you have the wrong person." she said shaking her head, "I don't do jobs anymore."

"But, this is an opportunity of a lifetime."

"How so?"

"There's this boy and he rides a Night Fury."

"A Night Fury? but, that's impossible, Grimmel the Grisly killed them all."

"Yes well, he missed one, and it's protected by the people of Berk."

Ina tilted her head, "I head that island fell."

"It did but the people found a new island to live on."

He slid a map towards her. Ina picked it up and studied it. Noting that the Isle of New Berk was North West from the Southern Market

"And the boy?"

"Hiccup Haddock III."

"Stoick's boy?"

"The boy runs Berk now since Drago killed Stoick."

Ian's heart fell a little since Stoick was one of the few men who actually respected her. She never knew if the respect was from her job as an assassin or the fact she reminded Stoick of his wife, Hard headed and stubborn.

"Stoick's dead? What ashame."

"Yes well his boy is causing problems."

"What kind of problems?"

"He and his 'Dragon Rider's have been raiding out ships and stealing our dragons."

Ina smiled. Hiccup was doing the one thing she didn't have the time nor skills for, freeing the dragons. Ina respected dragons as she rode one herself. A Deadly Changetail named Khrodin

"I don't see the issue."

"The issue is that boy is causing the Warlords plans to be completely behind."

"They want him dead?"

"Yes."

"What's in it for me?"

Johann threw a bag of gold onto the table

"There's more where that came from if you do this job."

Ina thought long and hard. On one hand she wouldn't be sitting there discussing the possible death of a boy if she had just stayed with her husband all of those 20 years ago, but on the other hand she really needed that gold for a comfortable retirement

"So do we have a deal?" Johann held out his hand

Ina took it, "We do, Johann."

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Fanfic Master List

Shadows from the past masterlist

Inaria the Shadow

Prologue

Chapter One: Dancing Shadows

Chapter Two: Eyes like Embers

Chapter Three: Old Love, New Emotions

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Umi

Fandom: Kpop Demon Hunters

Birth name: Umi (うみ)

Name meaning;

(うみ) Umi - Sea or Ocean

Other name(s);

Silk weaver demon

Seamstress

Age: 2692 years old (physically is 22)

Birthdate: 17 years after 660 BCE during the Yamato Dynasty

Physical Appearance

Gender: Female

Type: Humanoid

Demon Type: Jeoseung Saja

Race: Asian

Ethnicity: Japanese

Hair color: Dark Brown

Eye color;

Amber (human form)

Golden Amber (true form)

Skin color;

Pale (human form)

Lilac purple (true form)

Markings;

Like all demons Umi has purple marking on her face and body

Clothing;

In her true form Umi wears clothing often associated with the Shinigami

In her human form Umi is seen wearing a yellow silk shirt tucked into light washed denim cut off shorts and baby pink high top converse

Powers and Abilities

Moth form - Umi has the ability to turn herself into a small Japanese Silk Moth

Moth physiology - In her moth form Umi has all of the abilities of a Silk Moth

Teleportation - Like the other demons Umi can teleport. Sadly she can only teleport short distances

Soul stealing - Like any other demon Umi can steal human souls to feed Gwi-Ma

Master Silk Weaver - Umi is a master silk weaver. Perfecting her skills over the years

Seamstress - Umi is a master Seamstress using the silk she makes and turns it into fashionable clothing

Relationships

Ai (moth familiar) <- Name means Love or Affectionate

Gwi-Ma

The Saja Boys

Romance Saja <- Has had thoughts of stabbing his eyes out but loves him to much to do so

Mei Jing Lan

Mei Yu

Shū Yún

Hana

Akari

Sooji

Rumyeong

Yu Hua

Backstory

In a quiet village nestled between misty mountains and flowing rivers of ancient Japan, there lived a young woman named Umi. From a tender age, Umi was drawn to the delicate art of silk weaving, a craft passed down through generations in her family. Her fingers danced across the threads with such grace and precision that her work was said to capture the very essence of the natural world — the shimmer of morning dew, the whisper of cherry blossoms, the calm of a moonlit night.

Despite her talent, Umi’s life was shadowed by hardship. Her family was poor, and the village’s demand for silk was modest. Yearning for recognition and desperate to elevate her family’s status, Umi sought a way to transcend her humble beginnings.

One stormy night, beneath a sky crackling with lightning, Umi was visited by Gwi-Ma disguised as a Japanese Silk Moth, and offered her a pact: unparalleled fame and mastery over silk weaving, so exquisite that emperors and nobles would seek her creations, in exchange for her soul.

Blinded by ambition and the promise of a better life, Umi accepted. From that moment, her hands moved with supernatural skill, weaving silks that seemed to shimmer with life itself. Her fame spread like wildfire, and her name became legendary across the land.

Yet, with every masterpiece, a part of her humanity slipped away. Gwi-Ma's hold grew tighter, and Umi found herself caught between the mortal world she loved and the shadowy realm she had bargained with. Her soul, now bound to Gwi-Ma, wove a silent tragedy into her legacy — a reminder that true beauty often comes at a great cost.

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Y/N: Isn't camping the best?

Jinu: It sure is, I feel so refreshed *bird poops on his head*

Jinu: *Being swarmed by bugs* Loving the wildlife

Jinu:: *Laying on the hard ground in a sleeping bag* Who needs Beds?

*Y/N holding out a shovel and a roll of toilet paper*

Jinu: I HAVE TO WHAT?!!?

*Jinu jumps into the car and drives off*

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Blitzo, trying to flirt: So, you come around here often?

Y/N, confused: I mean, this is my house, so yeah.

Blitzo, with a headache: Advil me up, daddy.

Y/N: I will short out the language centre of your brain if you say anything like that ever again.

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Mei Jing Lan (美静兰)

Birth name: 美静兰 (Mei Jing Lan)

Name meaning;

Mei (美) - Beautiful

Jing (静) - Calm or Quiet

Lan (兰) - Orchid

Other name(s);

Lady Mei Jing Lan

The Demon of False Fortune

Age: Unknown but is presumably over 600 years old

Birthday: unknown but celebrates her "demon birthday" aka the day she became a demon during the year 1425 Ming Dynasty

Physical Appearance;

Gender: Female

Type: Humanoid

Demon type: Jeoseung Saja

Race: Asian

Ethnicity: Chinese

Hair color: Black

Eye color;

Brown (human form)

Golden yellow (true form)

Skin color;

Pale (human form)

Pale lilac (true form)

Markings;

In her true demon form Mei Jing has purple markings on her face and body signifying her connection to Gwi-Ma

Outfits;

Mei Jing was know to wear traditional Hanfu in various colors, she specifically wore pink, teal and gold Hanfu to signify her status in the court as a Lady in waiting for the Empress. She often has Faidao (flying knives) in her hair disguised as hair pins

In her human form Mei Jing wears traditional Chinese Qipao with black high heels and stockings. Her hair being half up half down with a hair bun on top with her Faidao in it

In demon for she's seen wearing Black, Lilac and silver Hanfu, with her hair completely down, purple markings on her face and body, along with the golden eyes and clawed hands

Powers and Abilities;

Fox form - Mei Jing can shape shift into a fox. Standing 5ft tall or 5 ft 7in when on her hind legs. With red fur, decent sized ears and a long bushy tail.

Fox physiology - In her fox form Mei Jing has all of the abilities of a fox.

Telekinesis - Mei Jing can move objects and people with her mind without physically touching them

Teleportation - Like other demons Mei Jing can teleport from one place to another. Her only weakness being she either has to see the location or has to have been there before

Soul stealing - Like all demons Mei Jing has the power to steal human souls and send them to Gwi-Ma

Fluent Multilingual - Mei Jing can fluently speak multiple languages. Such as Mandarin, English, Japanese, and Korean

Dancer - Mei Jing in her life as a human was a talented dancer, often preforming in front of the Empress

Faidao master - Mei Jing is a master Faidao thrower and often has Faidao disguised has hair pins in her hair as to ave easy access to them in case of an emergency

Relationships

Gwi-Ma

The Saja Boys (she honestly couldn't give a flying shit about them)

Friends;

Xao Ting (fox familiar)

Mei Yu

Shu Yun

Hana

Akari

Umi

Soo Ji

Rum Yeong

Ling Yu

Backstory

Born into a modest family in a remote village on the outskirts of the imperial capital, Mei Jing was always fascinated by the grandeur and mystery of the Forbidden City. From a young age, she dreamed of a life beyond the simple chores and hardships her family faced. Her sharp intellect and graceful demeanor caught the eye of a traveling scholar, who hinted at the power and influence held by those close to the Empress.

However Mei Jing's desire was seen by the demon lord, Gwi-Ma. Offering Mei Jing the ability to charm court officials so she could be allowed into the palce, Mei Jing took the offer selling her soul, trading her eternal freedom for the role of Lady in Waiting to the Empress. The pact granted her unparalleled beauty, poise, and a mysterious aura that both enchanted and unsettled those around her. Yet, the price was a constant inner struggle — a shadow that whispered in her mind, reminding her of the bond she could never break.

Within the palace walls, Mei Jing Lan became a trusted Lady in Waiting to the Empress, navigating court intrigues and deadly rivalries with a calm and calculated grace. Her loyalty was unwavering.

Now living in solitude in the underworld Mei Jing stays hidden away. Never coming out of hiding in fear of losing what little part of her humanity she has left

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Incorrect Saja Boys quotes

Jinu: I can't take this anymore, someone needs to take me out

Y/N: Like in a dating type of way or an assassination type of way?

Jinu: I don't know, surprise me

Baby: *sneezes*

Y/N: *hanging from a chandelier* Bless you

Baby: *looking around confused* God?

Mystery: I think I should be allowed on Ghost Hunter TV shows

Y/N: I think that would be dangerous for the ghosts

Abby: Who thinks I can fit 15 marshmallows in my mouth?

Y/N: You're a hazard to society

Baby: And a coward, DO TWENTY!

Y/N: I'm starting to regret showing you how a blender works

Abby: *drinking toast* Why do you say that?

Romance: Are we fighting or flirting?

Y/N: I'm pinning you against a wall with a sword to your neck

Romance: Your point?

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Bobby: So how do you clean up after your boys?

Demon Manager Y/N: Trust me Bobby when I tell you, Cleaning up after them is like trying to rake leaves during a tornado. I clean one room and leave only to come back to a wrecked room and five boys standing there with guilty looks on their faces

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Incorrect Kpop Demon Hunters quotes

Demon Manager Y/N: Yesterday I overheard Baby asking "Are you sure this is a good idea?" and Mystery replying with "Trust me."

Jinu: Then what happened?

Demon Manager Y/N: I've never moved from one place to another so quickly in my entire existence

Demon Manager Y/N: Mystery cancel your plans for the week, I have something you will enjoy

Mystery: Is it a funaral?

Jinu: That's your guess?

Demon Manager Y/N: It is a funaral

Jinu: THAT'S THE ANSWER!!???

Demon Y/N: I have been dating this guy for the past 200 years

Rumi: Okay?

Demon Y/N: I always keep his picture in my wallet

Rumi: And?

Demon Y/N: And whenever I am facing difficulties in life I always remind myself

Rumi: Remind yourself of what?

Demon Y/N: *shows Rumi a picture of Baby Saja* If I can survive dating this psychopath then I can survive anything

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It's my 5 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

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Pride Month is coming so I decided to do a part 2 of Hazbin Hotel's queer Characters (and cause this list would be short I'll be including my favorite Helluv Boss characters)

Part 1

Beelzebub (pansexual)

Loona (Bisexual)

Lucifer Morningstar (Pansexual)

Octavia (Asexual)

Sally May (Transgender Lesbian)

Velvette (Lesbian)

Verosika Mayday (Pansexual)

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ʏ/ɴ: ᴛᴏᴅᴀʏ ᴡᴀs ɢʀᴇᴀᴛ

ʟᴏᴏɴᴀ: ᴡʜᴀᴛ ʜᴀᴘᴘᴇɴᴇᴅ?

ʏ/ɴ: ɪ ʀᴀɴ ɪɴᴛᴏ ᴍʏ ᴇx

ʟᴏᴏɴᴀ: ᴡʜᴀᴛ's sᴏ ɢʀᴇᴀᴛ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ᴛʜᴀᴛ?

ʏ/ɴ: ɪ ᴡᴀs ɪɴ ᴍʏ ᴄᴀʀ

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Love my little sister's chaotic mind

DMC Incorrect Quotes

Dante: Did you ever have like a pet run away and find it or anything?

Y/N: I had a lizard that I burnt.

Dante: Listen, in the wild wild west there is always a woman in the saloon and nobody messes with her even though they all have guns.

Y/N: That's because she's a prostitute.

Dante: Well, if you're not at least a little bit gay for your friends, then what kind of friend are you?

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Dante: I think we should kiss.

Y/N: And I think you should die but we don’t always get what we want.

Dante: Crushes are the worst. Whenever I’m near mine, I start acting stupid.

Y/N: You always act stupid.

Y/N:

Y/N: Wait...

Y/N: Hey, wanna take a shower with me?

Dante: I have a gun in that nightstand beside the bed. If I ever say no to that question, I want you to take it out and shoot me because I’ve obviously gone crazy.

Dante staring at Y/N like it's the first time: I feel like I've died and gone to heaven

Y/N: Strange I've had that same dream, except you go in the opposite direction

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Vergil: Who set the building on fire?

*Everyone looks at Dante*

Dante: Don't look at me, I was with Enzo all day

Enzo: He was

Lady; Then who...

Y/N: *whistles while walking away*