(A few hours pass as Kitara makes her way to the Underground Lake of Rejuvenating Waters. Once there, Dante emerges from underwater, fully restored to full strength. As he gets out, Kitara hands him a towel.)
Dante: Was the towel really necessary Kitara?
Kitara: Of course it is. Can't have you walking around here naked.
Dante: And here I thought you loved my appearance?
Kitara: You and your ego continue to go unmatched. Get dressed. We are heading out in a few minutes.
(As Kitara says this, Dante quickly gets dressed and makes his way above ground where Kitara awaits him.)
Kitara: Good. You're here. Let's go.
(Kitara says this, her & Dante burst into black feathers as they make their way to the young Witch Marcy Quinn. After a few moments pass, the moon shines bright in the sky, as Dante, fully immersed in his gear, & Kitara standing by his side, both standing upon a roof watching a group of witches enter there home. As they go in, Kitara points at the last witch in the line.)
Kitara: Her. She's the one we are after. Do you feel the power that she's giving off? She can barely contain it.
Dante: Yeah I can feel it. I felt on the way here. You can't miss it. Just what is she? There's no way that this is just pure magic. There's something more to her that we don't know.
Kitara: Now you see why I chose her?
Dante: I do, but I'm afraid that your plan to use a sleeping spell won't work. There is just too much magic here, not to mention that this place is littered with guards.
Kitara: What do you suggest we do?
Dante: I have to shift over to the Bloody Crow.
Kitara: Didn't we just talk about this?
Dante: Yes, but there is no way I can sneak in undetected. You sensed the magic that they are letting off. They could sense my presence in a heartbeat. Not to mention a fight with them will undoubtedly alert the guards. This will be a big fight regardless of how we do this. You must retrieve the witch before things get out of hand so we can start the spell.
Kitara: But what if I can't control you once you shift?
Dante: It is you who will talk me through the shift. If anyone can snap me out of the Bloody Crow than it's you.
Kitara: Okay Dante. I trust you. Don't make me regret it.
Dante: Then let's begin.
(As Dante says, for a few moments he shuts his eyes, slows down his breathing & heart rate.)
Kitara: Are you ready Dante?
(As Kitara says this, Dante puts on his mask.)
Dante: Yes.
Kitara: Do you understand what must be done, Dante?
Dante: I understand.
Kitara: Then immerse yourself and become The Bloody Crow!
(And just on Kitara's command, Dante reopens his eyes, jumps off the roof of which he was standing upon & smashes through the roof of the Witch Coven's hideout, grabs one of the witches by the throat & forcefully throws her through the walls of the building that they are in. After this, Dante quickly moves & guts two of the other witches, one with his sword & the other with his right hand, killing them. As that happens the blood begins to cover him whole.)
Dante: That's two dead out of seven. And I only need one of you.
Lauren: Quick Marcy! You must get out of here! The Bloody Crow is after you!
Marcy: But.....But Lauren I'm strong! I can fight!
Lauren: I said leave! That's an order!
Marcy: Fine.
(As Marcy makes her way out of the Coven's Hideout, she begins to hear the screams of her friends as Dante easily disposes of them. Once he is finished, he makes his way to the last witch in his path.)
Dante: You sure are resilient, witch. Why do you fight so much?
Lauren: Because I won't let you tamper with Marcy's gift. Her magic will never be bent into your will!
Dante: Well I guess we'll see about that now won't we?
Lauren: Not so fast!
(As Lauren says this, she raises her hand & it begins to cause immense pain to Dante as loud sonic waves begin to go off within his head.)
Dante: Nice try...But I'm afraid that won't do the trick.
(As Dante says this, he slowly, but surely makes his way towards Lauren, snaps her hand & kicks her onto her back. Once he does this, he lifts her up by her throat & proceeds to snap her neck. After this, Kitara enters the hideout to see Dante covered in blood as he is sitting in a puddle of his victims' blood & disembodied parts.
Dante: I need more...I need more blood Kitara. This isn't enough. My hunt must continue.
Kitara: Don't worry. Given the disruption that we have caused, I have no doubt that all of the nearby guards will come and try to stop you. I've already absorbed the covenant's power as you were taking each member's life. Once I have her, I will come for you.
(As Kitara says this, she & Dante begin to sense a large number of Royal Guards closing in on their location. Upon this realization, Dante stands up & reaches for his sword and just as Kitara said, the sword climbs back into his hand.)
Dante: Go get the witch. Take her to the mountains and complete the spell. I will make my way back once they are all dead. It will be a long hunt.
Kitara: No Dante that isn't the plan!
Dante: Trust me. I will return.
Kitara: You had better.
(As Kitara says this, she leaves to go retrieve Marcy.)