Hey everyone. This is my first story and I really hope you all enjoy it. Please tell me any sort constructive criticism you have because I am always trying to improve and again, enjoy.

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The sun sets slowly over the island of Fortuna as a young demon hunter returns home from a long day of work. Nero stumbled through the front door of his and Kyrie's home. He threw off his coat, not caring where it landed, collapsed on his living room couch and swung his legs up on their small coffee table.

"Ugh... Damn Blitz demons. I kill two and four more show up. The amount of demons lately has been ridiculous."

It's been five months since Nero set off to save Kyrie and crushed the head of The Savior. Even after The Savior had been defeated and the hell gate destroyed, plenty of demons continued to assault Fortuna. Dante ran off and hasn't been seen around Fortuna since. So it was up to Nero to clean up the mess. Two months after Dante left, the Order of the Sword was reformed from scratch. Seeing as how he was the last member, Nero believed that he would be made Commander. But after the hell gate was opened, an sort of demon was hated in Fortuna. That included Nero. Alistair, the new Commander of the Order, couldn't stand the fact that Nero had demon blood. If he wasn't the best demon hunter they had Nero was sure that the Order would have run him out of the city by now. Well they would have tried to at least.

Alistair wasn't making life for Nero easy. He always made the youth do his missions alone. Everytime Nero asked for any back up or if someone else could handle it, Alistair told him that everyone else was busy. Nero preferred to do his missions alone, but everyone in the Order was trained to fight demons, a little bit of help would be nice.

Nero heard the lock of the front door click.

"Nero! I'm home!"

Kyrie walking into the living room of their home to find Nero almost passed out. She wore a light blue dress, white shoes, and the necklace Nero had given her.

Since the Savior incident, Kyrie had begun working in an Orphanage to look after children that lost their families during the attack. With her brother gone and Nero looked at as an exile by the rest of the city, they decided not to be apart and bought a small two story house together.

"You look tired. When did you get home?" asked Kyrie

"Just now."

"What? But you left at 5 this morning and it's 7 now. How many demons were there?"

"Not many in the first batch. But Alistair had me run all over the city today. I chased a group of assault demons pretty far outside of the city before I finally caught them. Then on my way back, I got attack by a bunch of Blitz demons."

"You aren't hurt are you?"

"Nah. They landed a few hits, but nothing that didn't heal"

"Good. Come on, you should get some rest."

Kyrie help Nero off the couch, brought him up to their bedroom, and sat him on their bed.

"Lie down and take a nap. I will make something to eat."

"Thanks Kyrie but I can't. Alistair might need me to chase after some more demons. I can't be asleep if he shows up."

"Nero, he has had you fight demons for more than half the day everyday for the past three weeks. Get some rest. I will deal with Alistair if he comes by."

"You sure? He won't be happy." Nero asked as he had already begun ease back onto their bed.

"I'm sure. Credo was Commander for awhile and I learned to deal with him. Now sleep for a bit and I will wake you up when food is ready."

"Thanks Kyrie. You're the best.." Nero could barely finish his sentence before he fell back on a pillow and went into a deep sleep.

Kyrie quietly left the room and began working on a meal for the two. She wasn't a great cook but Nero seemed to like her food. She changed into more casual clothes put on an apron and got to work. It took a little less than 45 minutes to prepare a full meal. She cooked a little more than usual so that Nero could regain his energy. Just as she began to set their small kitchen table there was a knock at the door.

She slowly opened the door and there to greet her was a tall man in his mid thirties with dark hair and wore a white robe covered in Order symbols. Behind him stood two knights of the Order.

"Hello Alistair. Can I help you?" Kyrie put on a fake smile. She was not happy to see the new Commander at her doorstep.

"Hello Kyrie. Is Nero home yet?"

"Yes, he got home less than an hour ago. He is asleep now."

"Well go wake him up. I need his help with a mission"

"No." Kyrie was not in the mood to talk in the circles with the Commander

"No? Kyrie, there is an emergency that requires Nero's attention."

"What kind of emergency?"

Alistair let out a long sigh "A group of scarecrows has been spotted outside of the city."

"Nero has been hunting demons for you non stop. He is exhausted and can barely stand up. You'll have to send someone else."

"Someone else!? There is no one else!"

"I'm sure that the Commander of the Order of the Sword can figure something out."

"How dare you woman! I am Nero's commander! He is needed to fight these demons and you have no say over what he does."

"I have plenty of say over what Nero does. I am sure there are plenty of knights that can take Nero's place of one mission."

"You have no idea who or what these situations require. Get Nero now."

Kyrie was done arguing with the commander and was ready to finish the conversation.

"I have no idea? In case you had forgotten Alistair, my brother was Commander longer than you have been with the Order. There have been plenty of times when he would send a group of knights to take care weaker demons instead of Nero. I know that you have more than enough knights to handle this without Nero. So please leave my home and do not return tonight. Goodnight Commander."

Kyrie closed the door on him before he could get out any sort of response. She didn't normally act like that, but she couldn't stand the Commander treating Nero so hard. She proceeded upstairs to get Nero for dinner. Nero woke up and changed into a simple white T shirt and jeans.

"It feels like I haven't eaten in days." exclaimed with excitement as he dug into Kyrie's well prepared dinner.

"Have you been eating well during your missions?"

"Not at all. I just don't have the time to stop and eat anywhere."

Kyrie let out a low sigh and looked down with a bit of sadness. Nero couldn't help but notice.

"I know you're worried about me Kyrie and if it was my choice I would spend more time with you."

"I am worried Nero. You've been working so hard and I just want you to get a bit of rest."

"I know and you cooking for me and looking after me like this really helps, but after I rest for today I have to go back to hunting tomorrow."

"Are you sure there isn't a way to get a few days of rest?"

"Duty calls, and with Alistair in charge I doubt I will get too much time off."

"But it's not fair that he can make you work so much and give you so little time to recover from missions. Your demon blood can only take you so far. You're the longest serving member of the new Order so far. You should be in charge."

"I don't even want to be in charge Kyrie. There is no way I could have done Credo's job. Besides, I told myself that I would endure an sort of exile because of my demon powers as long as it meant that I could protect you. That hasn't changed and it never will."

"Alright. But just promise that will be careful during your missions."

"I promise."

"And that you will always come home."

"I promise" Nero laughed a bit with a light smile on his face

The young couple continued with their meal and talked about what each other did with their day. Lately the two hadn't been given much time together and took advantage of the opportunity. The continued to talk for a few hours after their meal had been finished. The two youths retreated to their bedroom once they were both tired.

Kyrie changed into a blue night gown and climbed in bed with Nero.

"You might have to go back to work in the morning but I think I can help you relax tonight."

Kyrie gave Nero a deep kiss and positioned herself on top of him. Nero breathed in her scent and took in her beauty. It was impossible for him to take his eyes off her. It didn't matter how hard Alistair made him work or how many people looked at him in disgust throughout Fortuna. As long as he could return home and look at Kyrie as he was right now he would endure all of it and more.

Nero pulled Kyrie down into another kiss, deeper than the last. His demon arm began to glow golden much like it did when he reunited with Kyrie months ago. The two unwillingly separated to catch their breath. Nero used that time to turn out the lights in their bedroom and the two young adults enjoyed their night together.

Nero awoke from his pleasant sleep because of a very unpleasant banging at his door.

"Doesn't the damn Order ever give it a rest."

Nero noticed that the large clock wooden clock in their room read 7a.m.

"At least they gave me a little more sleep for once." Although Nero was surprised that he got any sleep at all last night thanks to Kyrie.

Nero threw on some clothes and slowly made his way downstairs.

"What the hell do you wa-..." Nero cut himself off.

He had expected to see Alistair's ugly mug at the door. But instead it was another member from the Order. Captain Marik, a man in his early thirties with dark skin and brown hair. He was one of Alistair's subordinates and one of the few people that didn't utterly hate Nero.

"Oh, hey Marik. Sorry, I thought you were Alistair. What are you doing here?"

"Alistair sent me to get you. I am leading you and a small group of knights into the forest for a mission. Can you meet us in the square in about an hour?"

"Sure, no problem. Whats up? Alistair usual sends me off alone."

"I don't have all the details yet. All he told me was to get you and a few others."

"Great. Cause I work so well with others." Nero said with a sarcastic tone.

"You're always saying you could use backup."

"Yeah, but not with people hand picked by Alistair." Nero rubbed his forehead. "Whatever, I'll be in the square in an hour."

"Good. See you then."

Marik walked off and Nero proceeded upstairs to take a shower. Warm water washed over his face as he did his best to enjoy the time he had before having to run after more weak demons. Nero finished cleaning up and quickly got dressed in his normal demon hunting attire.

Nero had a few minutes before he was suppose to meet up with Marik and the others so he took some time to look over Red Queen and make sure she hadn't suffered any damage in his past fights.

"I still remember the look on Credo's face when I gave him the list of modifications I wanted for Red Queen. He though I was crazy. Can't blame him though. Removing the rev limiter would have ripped the arm off of any normal user. But of course I wasn't a normal user."

Nero felt a hint of sadness from his reminiscing. Credo could be cold at times but he still looked after Nero.

"He didn't deserve to die the way he did and he defiantly deserve to get replaced by an asshole like Alistair"

A soft hand grabbed Nero's shoulder and Kyrie lower herself to give him a kiss on the cheek.

"Do you have another mission today?"

"Yep, I was just about to leave" Nero got up and threw Red Queen over his shoulder and put Blue Rose in its holster.

"Be careful today Nero." Nero gave Kyrie a light kiss on her forehead.

"Don't worry about me. I'll be fine. I will try to get home as early as I can"

Nero and Kyrie exchanged a few more goodbyes before Nero was on his way to the square. He kept his sleeves down to try not to get any unwanted attention because of his right arm. Almost everyone in Fortuna knew about his demonic arm, but everyone took the time to stare at it anyway.

It took Nero about twenty minutes to get to the square from his home. But on arrival he almost turned around once he saw the two knights that would be working with him. The first was a girl named Erica. Erica was a grade A bitch. She always did her best to make the lives of those around her hell, especially Nero's. She was shorter than Nero with short blonde hair and pale skin. The second knight was Erica's twin brother Seth. If there was a riot to drive Nero out of Fortuna, Seth would have been leading it. Seth lost all of his family but Erica to demons when they were just children. Since then he has made his goal to destroy every demon he comes across. If Nero wasn't a member of the Order he probably would have tried several times by now. He was a year younger than Nero and had light blond hair much like his sister.

"Why are you here monster?" Asked Seth in a bitter tone.

"Marik told me that we had a mission. Did he tell you anything about it." Nero ignored his backhanded comment

"He didn't tells us anything besides to meet in the square and even if he did why would we tell you devil scum." said Erica.

"Hey. Were all on the same side here." said Nero

"Sure, that is until demon scum like you decides to stab us in the back." said Seth

"Why would I stab you in the back?"

"Because I have never met a demon that could be trusted. I doubt that you're any different."

"You talk too much Seth. So how about you shut your mouth before I do." Seth gave a small chuckle.

"I've crushed demons less pathetic than you. If you want to die than I would be happy to-"

"THATS ENOUGH!" Captain Marik approached the square while being followed by another young knight, Aiden. Aiden didn't talk very much. Like Captain Marik, he didn't hold any sort of grudge against Nero. Aiden was a year older than Nero. He had Dark black hair and fair skin.

"Nero, Seth. The two of you will cooperate today. This is a very important mission and I won't have it be endangered by your childish feud."

"Sure, no problem" said Nero "This is if Seth can hold back from cutting my head off."

"Don't tempt me."

Marik shot them both a stern look and they both shut up.

"Whats the mission anyway? You dragged me out of bed and didn't say shit" said Erica

"I was just about to get to that." Marik positioned himself so that he was in front of all four knights. "Our scouts recently spotted a large group of demons outside the city. When they investigated further they found that the demons were being lead by one much stronger than the rest. We believe that this demon is the reason why there have been so many attacks lately. We have been given the task to venture into the forest outside this city to find this group of demon and eliminate them and their leader."

"And why is this demon shit here" Erica pointed at Nero. Nero was used to her being a bitch so he just ignored it at this point.

"Nero-" Marik put an emphasis on his name "-is here to eliminate the leader."

"He is going to take out the leader? Than why are we here?" asked Seth

"We are going to hold off the demon horde while Nero fights the leader."

"Thats bullshit! We can handle the leader ourselves. We don't need one of them here."

"Nero has fought many powerful demons in the past. We can't take any chances on this."

"Just send me and Erica. We'll handle everything. We can do way more together than Nero can do."

"Stop debating it Seth." said Aiden. Everyone was a little surprised that he spoke. "Nero has fought far more demons than you have. He has much more experience than both you and Erica. If you were to go and face a demon strong enough to lead a horde right now it would take you apart. Leave it to Nero."

"Couldn't have said it better myself." Said Nero

"Thats enough arguing all of you. Were short on time so lets get moving."

"Finally a strong demon to fight. It was really starting to get boring around here." thought Nero

Marik lead the group of young knights into the forests outside of Fortuna. Since Dante killed Echidna the forest had become much less dense. But you could still get lost if you didn't know where you were going. Luckily the scouts had made a map for Marik.

Nero could feel Seth staring at the back of his head, reading his every move, ready to strike if the half demon did anything suspicious. No matter how much Nero slowed down, Seth made sure he stayed behind the young demon hunter.

"He was serious about that whole backstab stuff wasn't he."

"Were here." said Marik

The group of knights stood in an open grove surrounded by trees. The entire forest was completely silent and devoid of any demons.

"What the fuck are you talking about? Theres nothing here." said Erica

"This is where the map leads to. The leader should be near by." said Marik

"Yeah, well your shitty map is wrong. There aren't any demons here. This was just a waist of time. They probably could smell this fucks demon blood." Pointing to Nero again

Nero's right arm began to glow a bright blue.

"I wouldn't be too sure about that." said Nero

Just then the silence of the forest was cut short by multiple menacing roars and shouts. Dozens of scarecrows and assault demons began to slowly make their way out of the trees. Some simply came out from behind the trees and others were climbing among the tall branches. Marik and the three human knights all prepared their Caliburns and got in defensive fighting positions. But Nero pushed his way past the humans and now stood in the center of the grove.

"Do you have any idea how many weeks I have had to waist chasing you assholes around?" Nero threw his arms up in the air. "And now you all just gather in one place? What? Did you think if you all came together you could finish me off?" The demons began to gather around Nero and looked ready to strike.

"Well if thats the case-" Nero rolled up the sleeve hiding his demonic arm and then revved Red Queen with his left hand. "-than LETS ROCK!"

Well theres the first chapter. I think it's awesome whenever Nero says "lets rock" so I had to end it on that. These first few chapter will be about Nero and Kyrie's life together. But the full story will begin to develop. Please rate and review my story. Thanks in advance.