hello everyone1 this is my first fanfic about tales of the abyss. you know, lot of pollution in india these days...thought writing about miasma could tone me down;)

Guy stared at him. This want right. Luke, he volunteered to die at the tower of rem. Guy wandered in the nearby path, trying to make a sense of whatever was happening. He wanted to talk to luke, but somehow, he had to control himself. It was important to make a choice. And luke was a replica after all. But…

He saw luke sitting on a pile of rocks by the river. "hey luke," he spoke , little choked. "isn't it cold here?"

He nodded his head and then continued to stare towards the sky.

"luke, you know that we are not forcing you."

"I know."

"then why?" luke gaped at him with widened eyes. " asch has always been the one losing everything till now. And the reason was me. I killed thousands at akzeriuth. The original must live." He smiled . guy. after serving him from so long, guy knew that it was a scared one.

'lets go now." Luke spoke grinning for no reason. Guy nodded as they stood up.

The night was a long one.

(time skip)

The sun shone unwontedly .

Everyone stared at luke. He wouldn't listen now. Somewhat shamefacedly, jade lead the way to the tower of rem. The replicas were there waiting for asch, or at the very least for luke.

Jade nodded at luke, who gravely unsheathed his sword.

"wait you dreck!" asch?

He came earlier than expected. Probably knew that luke would give his life.

Jade caught him tightly. " no! if we must chose one, it must be the original! Luke, do it!"

Tear ran , only to be caught by guy.

Luke raised his hands.

"thanks guy."

"you idiot…"

He striked.

Yellow waves began glowing around him. The replicas began disintegrating. Luke closed his eyes tigtly.

"everyone, give me your lives!"

Suddenly , fell down.

"its not working?..." he choked . "oh the idiot," asch mumbled." He has the jewel of lorelei! It is reacting…." He ran and put his hand over the sword. "don't worry, I am lending you some of my hypersonnance , you can go die on your own."

Luke gaped at him, broken. He never expected this aura from asch, he felt like he was a brother.

The replicas disintegrated and the yellow light died out.

Tear shook her head. Jade stared looked away . Natalia began to cry.

The miasma disappeared.