Devil May Cry/Fanfic Recs

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Authors, and Websites
Laryna6
 * Recommended by Alexlayer, Kris Mahai
 * Pairings: Anything!
 * Laryna's fics are different that most for one reason, an extremist in-sight on every characters' mind which expands and adds deep to the characters. She's got several one-shots, collections of drabbles and even long stories, and explored almost every character up to Devil May Cry 3.
 * Interesting stories, indeed. This is one of this editor's favourites.

General Fics
''Stories focused on the family and the friendly relationships of the cast. Plot-focused stories or light day-in-the-life stories. Pretty much anything that isn't focused on romance.''

Renegades by ghost-who-walks
 * Recommended by Unlimited_Archer
 * Synopsis: Fenrir and Hantu are a pair of demons who at one point were under the legendary knght himself. Following his change of heart, they followed as well. The duo hid in the human world, keeping away from the prying eyes of the demon world. However, something or another always seems to pull them back into conflict with the demons. Pre DMC3 for the most part. No word on shipping's yet.
 * Coments: Definately a good fic. Ghost has taken the time to do his research on the lore of Devil May Cry and executes the plot well. There is also remarkably little interaction with canon characters so there is no OOC. The characters in question, despite being vauge self inserts, are far from Mary Sue's and are truly their own people. The power scale is also well respected; Hantu and Fenrir aren't slapping around Devil Knights like nothing. If you want a good fic, check it out. Still being updated, despite how slow.

Arrested Ancestry by riversrunthroughme
 * Recommended by Arktos
 * Synopsis: Nero didn't sign up to be interrelated to Sparda's psychotic Wonder Twins. Just his luck: They won't leave him the hell alone. Evil abounds, Vergil raises s'more hell, and Kyrie takes up swearing. Dante just can't believe this crap keeps happening to him. Post-DMC4, hints between Nero andKyrie but really more of a Gen Fic than anything.
 * Comments: Probably the best explanation of Nero's Devil Bringer and his connection with Vergil this troper has ever seen. On top of that, the story manages to introduce Lady, Trish, Dante and pretty much every other major player in the series, and has a slightly more forceful but not entirely unbelievable personality for Kyrie. Brilliant fic, wonderfully written and engaging despite possibly being abandoned. Definitely worth a look anyways, probably the best one this troper has found in the fandom yet.
 * Agreed. It's pretty well written, and despite being Dead Fic it's worth a read; it's entertaining.
 * I can't recommend this one. I for one have no problem with swearing in a story if it's in character, but this fic Flanderized Nero's mouth to the point where it was just obnoxious. If the story ended up going somewhere, I'd suggest it, because the writer is actually pretty good, but since it really doesn't go anywhere (and pulls a massive Retcon out of nowhere), I'd say you're better off passing this one by.

The Iscariot Seal by Mistah K
 * Recommended by Gretch
 * Synopsis: Dante and the gang have to prevent the end of the world as we know it.
 * Pairings: Dante/Lady. Not the focus of the story.
 * Comments: It's a good read, with a decent plot, tons of action scenes and suspenseful parts.

This Emptiness is so Real by Night Companion
 * Recommended by eagle 108
 * Synopsis: Post DMC4, Dante heads back to Fortuna on an impulse to check up on Nero, if only because of the possibility that Nero is the only blood relative he has left and to ease his own loneliness.
 * Comments: Somewhat narmy summary aside, it's quite well written. Night Companion plays on the teasing hints of Nero's relationship to Dante, and portrays Dante strongly in the Big Brother Mentor, emphasis on "big brother". Granted, it's only two chapters, but it's a good introspection piece with some action.

Its Own Sort of Elegance by Bakageta
 * Recommended by eagle108
 * Pairing: Nero/Kyrie, but not the main focus.
 * Synopsis: Kyrie deals with grief, thinks about the Devil Bringer, and begins anew.
 * Comments: This is one of those "quiet" fics, where it's introspection, and Bakageta does it beautifully. This piece focuses on Kyrie's thoughts regarding Nero's Devil Bringer post-DMC4, and the simple beauty on the description of his arm, as well how they're both handling their grief.

Like Father, Like Son by Rhiw ""I want you, Nero." Dante said quietly, "I'll always want you. You're mine, my blood.""
 * Recommended by eagle108
 * Synopsis: To wit, "The first time Dante met his son, the runt stole his pizza. The second time he had half the police force of Capulet East after him. The third time he saved the Kid's life and got a kick to the face. This time, he was determined to introduce himself."
 * Comments: AU, taking place during the anime post episode 8, but spoilers for all four games and anime. Dante is Nero's father here, and Rhiw surprisingly works out a rather well-done father!Dante with a son!Nero. Dante may seem OOC with several Papa Wolf moments, even during the sink-or-swim phase, but if one takes into account the events of DMC3 and his background, it's rather justified. This line really tugs the heart strings when both finally have an actual face-to-face and Nero voices a child's fear that many will have questioned as children: nobody wanting him.

Shipping Fics
Stories focused on the romantic relationships between the cast.

Ebony and Ivory by KuteInsanity
 * Recommended by Arktos, mochakasem
 * Pairing: Dante/Lady
 * Synopsis: A look at what a possible relationship between Dante and Lady would involve. During and post DMC3.
 * Comments: The title and this troper's vague summary don't do it justice. It's really, really good. Possibly the best-written Lady I've ever seen, not to mention a refreshing perspective on Dante. There's some strong language and suggestive material, not to mention is IS a lemon, but as someone who normally doesn't enjoy that I recommend reading it anyway. Skip the one M-rated chapter if you have to, because for the most part this is some of the best characterization you'll find in the fandom. I can't even describe it any better than the summary above, it's just the kind of story you enjoy anyway. Further more, it's still updating, which is rare for any good fic.
 * I can't recommend this one. Sexism, cliches galore, and one of my favourite characters getting flanderized.
 * Arktos - How so? This might be my general cluelessness towards stuff like this, but I really can't see the sexism. I just really don't see anything of real issue besides the rating. If it really bothers you that much, I'll take it down, but can you name anything in particular?
 * I (mochakasem) agree with Arktos, here. This fic is high-quality work, with some of the best character development I've seen. One caveat: the first half of it is a more in-depth look at Lady's scenes in the game, and new plot starts after that. If it bores you early on, skip to Chapter 15 - you won't regret it.

The Passage of Time by Celestially
 * Recommended by Arktos
 * Pairing: Dante/Lady
 * Synopsis: Lady put up walls. It wasn't that she hated his demonic heritage—not anymore—she simply refused to let him in. It had fascinated and frustrated him ever since they met in Temen-ni-gru, but Dante knew she'd cave eventually. He would just have to wait.
 * Comments: This story, and its companion fic Ephemerality (which focuses on Lady's point of view instead of Dante's), focus again of the interaction between Dante and Lady during DMC 3...with the added benefit of seeing their on-and-off oddball relationship progresses through the years and various other games, past . Definitely worth a look.

Killing Moon by ShyAnon (AU, M/F sex)
 * Recommended by Charcoal
 * Pairing: Vergil/Lady, mild Dante/Lady
 * Synopsis: The story is set after the first game. After Vergil returns from Hell, Lady reluctantly agrees to help him recover his demonic powers. It's told mostly from Lady's point of view, as she struggles with her feelings for the twins.
 * Comments: It's an immersive story, pretty well written. The pairing is well developed, and the characters aren't OOC.

Consanguinity by auntarctica
 * Recommended by Eldresh
 * Pairing: Dante/Vergil
 * Warnings: yaoi, incest, twincest, mature story
 * Synopsis: Sometimes I think we are like Wrath, o my Brother; stubbornly holding on to a heavy and precarious hatred that will ultimately destroy us both.
 * Comments: If the thought of incest doesn't immediately turn you off from this story, I highly reccomend giving it a shot. Absolutely my favorite depection of Vergil I've seen in a fanfiction so far, and I think they do wonders with the story and the writing. If you don't do a lot of reading, you may want to keep a dictionary on hand for a few chapters, but the wording is beautifully done and the story is excellent.

Crossover Fics
DEVIL MAY CRY: Deviant Bedlam by (Le loup de Kaiser)
 * Recommended by 4seasons
 * Synopsis: Even devils cry. The red trenchcoat wearing anti-hero knows this well. But what makes Dante the person he is? Who knows? But one thing is for sure…as long as there are demons plaguing our society, he'll be there, guns blazing and swords swinging while he wreaks mayhem upon them in style. For the stylish hunter for hire, the words 'chaos' and 'an army of demons' ring only one thing in mind…jackpot!
 * Comments: A well-written Multi-crossover fanfic with five titles, Devil May Cry, Shugo Chara, Zettai Kareshi, Negima, and Rosario Vampire that I highly recommended.

Dark Defense by Kyugan
 * Recommended by highvalour
 * Synopsis: Before Fudge can appoint Dolores Umbridge as the new DADA Professor, Dumbledore seeks out a candidate of his own. And after all, the best tutors against the Dark Arts are those who are Dark themselves... 5th Year.
 * Comments: Spot on characters, the authors usual humour and Umbridge being injured while fleeing a gang of armed fifth years... What more could you ask for.
 * Hellscourge:This troper can only point out that this fic is well written, hilarious and has a lot of shoutouts (Simpsons, Sailor Moon, etc). I am not sure how well the new Proffessorf of DADA is portraited, as I never played that particular game, but the reasoning behind his actions is very well done and plausible for me to understand.

Dead or Alive 4: The Devil Factor by Damon Black
 * Recommended by Omega Mega Zord
 * Synopsis: Crossover with Dead or Alive. Dante gets hired for a job by the head of a certain company...
 * Pairings: For DMC characters there's Dante/Lady, Dante/Helena, and Dante/Christie while DOA has Ryu/Kasumi(teased), Ayame/Eliot, and pretty much every DOA character has a chance to be paired with someone.
 * Comments: Ongoing. While the plot itself might be hit or miss for some, it has great character development and insight, especially the rather underdeveloped DOA characters. The minor Oc's also add some much needed backstory. The main draw is the character interactions (i.e.: any scene with Dante and the ninjas). The scene where Dante meets Bass is a personal favorite.

Of Wizards and Demons: Hogsmeade's Devil Hunter by FaeryMage
 * Recommended by eagle108
 * Synopsis: Dante has more than one famous relative - his great-uncle is Albus Dumbledore, and a "pest control" job request from his grandfather Aberforth and Snape has him headed to England. 7th year.
 * Comments: While the writing style leaves a bit to desire for on describing almost every action taken, the interactions and characterizations are rather close. Nero here is presented as having a witch for a mother, but raised Muggle due to Fortuna's beliefs (and Sanctus' actions).