Hi guys I am back! =) this is the continuation of the Story of Epica, Black Halo and is also based on the cd of Kamelot with the same name and the Faust, featuring Gareki's dople-ganger (I hope I have written that correctly) more Hirato, and well it's not like Gareki revived is more of a scheme from Hirato who for those who didn't read epic is sort of a demon, who is doing a bet with God in this case represented by Karoku and well the bet is to see if Hirato can get the favorite of God if he can keep Nai's heart still or at ease, at some point. Nai is kind of out of character and well I really hope you enjoy this. Any questions, you can always write me. Have fun and thank you for reading. Hugs! 3

The March

I wake up in the room of the small mansion. I have no idea what are Hirato's plans now, I feel lonely. I hear the door open, "Good morning Master, fortune smiles upon your effort, today we will enjoy ourselves in the market for a while, go to the seamstress, and then, maybe, if you please, we could pass by the bar." he says. "Yeah, sure, lets see what's new around the town, explore it a little." I tell him.

"Sure, I know it will be to your liking, that's why I chose it." I know he's smiling, I can feel it in his voice, or well more like smirking. "Just let yourself be guided by me and you'll be safe and content Master." He tells me before leaving the room. The light comes in from the window. I've always liked that sensation of when I woking up, to have the sunlight hit straight on me, it's refreshening. Makes me believe there's still light in me.

I start to dress, Hirato comes in again, "Master please let me assist you" he helps me finish dressing, such delicate and diligent movements, who would have thought they belong to a demon. He's tying my shoes and looks upwards. "Master I will be waiting downstairs." he leaves again. I hear the door lock and go towards the window. They say the voice of the people is the voice of God, lets see what the voice of the people in this town say.

I go downstairs, Hirato is waiting me with the jacket, we walk through the town. People here are like everywhere else, all worried about their dreams and fantasies, asleep. Hirato takes my hand. "It feels awkward" I tell him. "At least, you feel." he answers. Yes at least I do. He looked weary at that, maybe he knows I am reaching my limit again, I really miss Gareki, and even though I have all this things, I still can't find what I am searching for. But one thing I know for sure, it's definitely not the greater glory of God, and if it was, I doubt we will be heading that way.

I look towards Hirato an infinite amount of time away from God, I wonder, if he was an angel before, how he ended up like that. He looks at me and I notice I was staring at him. Maybe I over-think things too much. I turn my gaze elsewhere. Now if I am thinking about him I must be really really lonely. "Here we are Master." He says opening the door, I come in. "Where is the seamstress Hirato?" I ask him.

"Sorry, I am coming please give me a moment," that voice, it's very similar to Gareki... I turn to Hirato. I don't know if he's able to bring the dead back to life. "No I didn't Master, you know who I am and my abilities can't go that far." He tells me. But I know better he must have something to do with this. "Here am I, sorry for making you wait," I felt dizzy and was stagnated. This couldn't be the spitting image of Gareki right infront of me.

"Pleasure to meet you, I am Hirato young Master Nai's escort" I hear Hirato's voice as if it was distant. The spitting image of Gareki shakes Hirato's hand "Nice to meet you too" his voice echoes in my head. He seems to be waiting for me to shake his hand. "Young Master?" Hirato looks weary. "I think he's not alright, maybe he should sit down in the waiting room for a while. I will bring some water." Gareki's dopelganger says.

Hirato takes me to a chair, I try to catch my breath while the Gareki clone is not in the room, "What was that Hirato?" I tell him breathless. He looked weary and annoyed. "I thought you were taking me to a seamstress" I continue. "I beg you pardon me Master, it was a tailor." he lamely answers. "and what is with that thing? He's the spitting image of Gareki" I try to sound harsh, but I can barely make the words sound right.

"Master you let it go, besides you're already lost, what harm can there be in letting yourself go with the flow?" go with the flow? I always do even without my own will, with him. He always seems to be paving his way to something, scheme some evil or mischevious, deviant plan. I really can't trust him. "Here" comes the Gareki doppelganger with a glass of water, my hand is shaking. "Ah, be careful." he grabs my hand, I know it was just meant to steady my hand.

I blush furiously. I think I am going to faint from so many overwhelming emotions in one day. I hope he doesn't get the wrong impression, but contrariwise to my desires, he blushes to. I drink the water in one gulp, close my eyes, try to steady myself. "You can take your time, I will be around, just tell me when you feel better so I can come to take the measurements." the Gareki clone said. He leaves. "Hirato what is this? I hope I may not have to repeat my question one more time." I say. "Master, I have no idea, but I assure you, I share your grief, pity it reminds you of him."

"What is his name again?" there's something playful in his eyes at my question. I know there must be something, this must be one of his set ups. "His name is Gareth" he says, almost as Gareki. "I feel better," I try to stand up. "Gareth" I say as I come into his office. "Oh Nai, are you feeling better? Please don't force yourself." His voice may be the same as Gareki, but his ways are much more nicer. "Are you comfortable here? If you don't feel well we can make an appointment of another ocassion, I understand if it's health matter."

"Not at all please" I say. He smiles an almost identical smile to that of Gareki. "Then, please I won't take much of your time, come this way." we went to a room where there were some pins, fabrics and mirrors. "Please stand there" He indicated an isle, I went there and then he came and started making the measurements. "So how long have you been here?" I ask him. "Well in the town. My whole life." he says, concentrated on his job. "I see, I am quite new around here." I tell him.

"Oh, I see, but I guess you have some aquaintances." he says. "Well besides Hirato, none. I was hoping to be able to meet some people during my stay here." I tell him. His eyes his expression everything is the same, maybe the hair color is a bit clearer and his skin is lighter, but it must be because he doesn't spent much time outside. He reminds me of my youth. Of when I used to spend time with Gareki around the land.

"Well it's done" he finished fast, he must be used to this, or maybe I was to engrossed with my own thoughts. I think maybe I will like to know more about him, perhaps I am a bit lonely. "Hey Gareth. If you're not busy later maybe we could take a walk around the town" I tell him aiming high for a yes. Maybe he's not into men, but I just want a friend besides Hirato, which is not a friend in the exact sense of the word.

"Of course I would like too, you can pass by around the afternoon tea time and then after it we may have a walk around the town. I can show you some interesting places." he says. I am really glad that he accepted. Yes, solitude is not good, specially around Hirato. I end up doing weird things with him and I don't like it. I start feeling a warmth in my heart. I like this feeling a lot. "I am very glad you accepted it." I tell him. "Master is time to leave." says Hirato from behind me.

"Oh, well then see you later Gareth" I tell him on my leave. "Good bye Nai" and I can't help but feel delighted to hear my name in his voice. But I also have matters to address with the demon next to me. "Hirato I know this is one of your schemes." I accuse him. "I speaketh the truth Master, this is none, absolutely none of my schemes." he says, he swears. "I know it's use less to try to make you say the truth so lets just leave it like that"

We take a strol around the town, buy a couple of thing I have a fancy or we just seem to need, thought i doubt there's everything already at Hirato's mansion. Here I was thinking people here were like everywhere else, dreaming, asleep. And now I see myself doing the same, just thinking about the afternoon tea, the moment where I will meet Gareth again. "Seems it's time Master." I ignore him, I was dreaming, "Master? Are you alright, if anything disturbs you or pains you please let me know". He sounds concerned I almost believe him.

We go back to the tailor's store, and as soon as we open the door there is he, "Oh, nice to see you again, please this way" he sounds happy and seems to be very attentive. "I will come later," says Hirato looking at his pocket watch. "It seems I have an appointment also in around five minutes. Please Mr. Gareth, take care of Master Nai." he tells him. "No problem, please rest assured." after this Gareth turns to me and says. "Well then where were we?"

The demon lives with a smile on his lips.

So guys I hope this chapter has been to your liking, take care! hugs to everyone, you can always write me for any suggestion! =) bye bye 3