SO WHAT THE HELL IS WITH THE WORLD! I am really sorry for this rather rude entrance but I have all six of my previous stories erased! By who? I don't know! What the bleeding hell. I took the liberty of taking this from my wordpress, but unfortunately, this is the only story which I had on my wordpress. Happy hunting for the back ups for me. And to you who erased my stories, which HALF were done, damn your life! Freak!

Disclaimer: Tales of the Abyss, along with its original and replicated characters, is rightfully owned by the original Namco. This work of fiction is written solely for the purpose of expression of fandom and for entertainment purposes.

Chapter 1: Mirror Image Luke

Luke sat in front of the mirror for a long time.

There was something during his childhood that still bothered him.

It was during his twelfth so called birthday was celebrated. There were many guests…

POV

Guy dressed me in this very itchy formal clothes.

"GU~Y!" I called.

"What? Don't tell me another change of clothes?"

I pouted. "But they are so itchy!"

"You just have to endure it. It only happens once a year!"

"No it does not! I have to wear formal during Natalia's birthday, the king's birthday, mother's birthday, father's birthday, new year, Christmas, and -"

"All right all right, I get your point."

"You're not a noble, so you don't know anything!" I exclaimed while scratching myself.

Guy sighed and gave a stiff laugh. "… Not a noble?" Guy gazed outside, then said, "Van told me to dress you in these clothes."

"Master said that? Okay then!"

I ran downstairs.

People greeted me with delight. "Happy birthday Young Master Luke!" That was what they all told me.

It was boring. However grand the party was, it was still inside the manor.

"Lu~ke!" Hmph. I know that voice. That irritating Natalia's here again.

"What now?" I scoffed as she ran towards me.

"Is that anyway to treat your fiance, your future wife?"

I rolled my eyes.

"Leave me alone Natalia. Can't I have my peace during my birthday?"

Natalia looked taken back.

"Bu – but a while ago… We… We just talked. And you were… Just how you were…"

"Natalia, you weirdo. I just came down. And what's with me being how I was before?"

"But… I am sure… You even…"

I waved my hand. "You live in the past too much."

I turned around and left her in confusion. That Natalia really is a pain.

"Oi, Luke!" Guy patted me from behind.

"Oh, hi Guy."

"Weren't you just here? I saw you a while ago. And are you done crying? Mind telling me why?"

I gave Guy a puzzled look.

"Why does everyone keep seeing another me?"

"… What do you mean?"

"Me, crying! And Natalia. She told me that she talked to me, but I swear, I did not."

"I saw you talking to her before crying. And then Van told you to go to your mother."

"I haven't even seen Master the whole day! What, do I have an identical twin now?"

I stomped away from Guy. Even he claimed to see the me that was never there.

I went to my mother.

"Mother, Natalia and Guy-"

"Luke!" mother exclaimed, "So fast! Did you get my drink?"

I stared at her blankly.

"Was I suppose to get you a drink?"

"Oh, did you forget that easily? My, you are the celebrant so I should not go and have you giving me drinks." She continued to chat with another woman.

I walked away. Natalia, Guy, and even mother! Something strange is going on.

I walked to the empty hallway. Maybe there, I could at least get peace and quiet.

It was a pretty hall, and besides my room, was my favorite part of the house. On the right side, it was filled with paintings of the outside world. Mother even told me that I painted one of the pictures. On the left was a long clear window.

So I walked and for a while gazed at the paintings. Then I looked to my left. What… Is that me?

I came closer.

It was my reflection. Same clothes, same hairstyle, same eye color…

But never in my memory did it occur that I saw my reflection in this window.

I squinted my eyes. So did my reflection.

I pouted. So did my reflection.

I stuck my tongue out. So did my reflection.

I closed my eyes. So did my reflection… I think so.

I gave a wide smile. So did my reflection.

So that person before me is a legitimate reflection!

I started admiring myself. So did my reflection.

I made fighting poses. So did my reflection.

I ran my hands through my hair. So did my reflection.

And finally, I said, "I sure am handsome!" So did my reflection.

Wait. My reflection just talked! I pointed at my reflection. But my reflection did not!

"Crap! It's the replica!" my reflection exclaimed.

"Reflections don't talk!" I ran down the hall.

"Guy! GUY! GUY!" I was practically screaming.

I hugged Guy so tightly that we were thrown to the floor.

"Luke, nobles don't tackle their servants to the floor. And they don't scream like there's no score tomorrow."

Guy stood up, but I was still clingigng on him.

"Whatever Guy! But I know you are smart enough to tell me that reflections don't talk back and don't act differently!"

Guy pried me from his hips. "What's this reflection talk?" he asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Follow me and I'll show you!" I pulled Guy to the hallway and pointed at the window.

I hid behind Guy as he inspected the glass. "You can't even see a reflection here! Come on Luke, touch it."

"Guy… I'm scared…"

"Don't you trust me?" He gave me a very warm and brotherly smile.

"O-okay…" I stayed behind Guy and touched the window. No reflection…

"Just forget about this reflection thing, okay Luke. It's not going to be good to keep thinking about it."

POV END

But Luke never forgot the incident, and never did he understand.

He sighed and went to bed. "I bet Asch wouldn't be scared on some… Hey! What the hell!"

Luke felt so stupid! How come he only saw this now?

"ASCH!" It was Asch all along!

~~OMAKE~~

Guy: Luke! What are you doing shouting Asch's name in the middle of the night?

Luke: Guy!

Guy: What?

Luke: Remember the reflection incident I had during one of my birthday parties?

Guy: Yeah, why?

Luke: It was not a reflection!

Guy: … Luke, it has been so many years. Don't tell me you haven't figured it out! Or are you still scared of your reflection?

Luke: Guy, you don't understand! It was no reflection! It was Asch!

Guy: I know.

Luke: … Si-since when did you know?

Guy: Since Asch started showing up. Really Luke, I didn't think you that ignorant. (Yawn)

Guy returned to sleep.

Luke: Stupid! Replica!