A/N: Okay, ifoyu have gotten this far, I salute you! Of ocurse, the lack of people reading this hasn't stopped me yet!

Anyway, the main reason for this note is to explain why Play form. It is an artistic statement on my part. In the world that this story takes place, it is forbidden to explain anything about Limbo. I have about five different ways that I have written this, and if I get kicked off of this site again for breaking the rules, I'll just go back and do one of the other bits. (I got introuble for a one word chapter! And I bet you thought it was something terribly naughty!)

BTW, for anyone who is reading this who has read the first posting. I did some changes from the original, and I have changed it back, because of some of the things that happen in later chapters.

Chapter 13: The Reunion

Limbo

Jonathan: I have changed my name as you have ordered. I guess it is all for the best. I should not shame my family name further by continuing out this undead existence under that name. Even in that, you must know best, my lord.

Minos: You have distorted your name as your nature has been distorted. Now you are to meet your companion and guide so that I may inform you of your task. Bring forth Misko.

Misko: Hi, Jonathan . . .

Jonathan: YOU!

Minos: You are to work with him. Like yourself, he has distorted his name as is the custom that he had started. He chooses this time to be called Frank Luceo Stoor, as you have chosen yo be called Alestair Johann Herrak von Feutton.

Misko: It is sure obvious that you have never done this before!

Jonathan: He's the one who started all of this! He should not be allowed to escape Hell. He belongs here!

Minos: You have no judgement here. He has done enough to deserve Hell. A special torment has awaited him for centuries, but his time has not yet come. He has this final chance to make his escape.

Misko: I made a strangely put repentance and screwed up the whole system.

Minos: You must work together. Misko has done more evil in his massive existence than you could ever force yourself to do, but I must abide by the divine law. I cannot send him to Hell because of that repentance.

Jonathan: I was confused and didn't have time to figure out what was going on! This fiend invaded my mind. Lord only knows what he made me do that I cannot recall nor could I control my actions.

Minos: Vampirism marks you for Hell. Vampires are condemned as unclean souls and may not enter Heaven.

Jonathan: But I did not want this existence! I wanted to escape him, but I was bound! He forced this upon me!

Misko: We all make mistakes.

Minos: Jonathan, we know what you did in and out of your freewill as does your master. Some of your victims even know. Still you lack an excuse for a repentance. You are not guiltless. Your death was slow. You had time. The only reasons you are here for this trial are because Misko requested your presence and we feel you will help him with this repentance. Misko, if you do not cease your taunting, Jonathan and you both will end up in Hell. I do not care that you have spoken a repentance or not. It is my job to decide the validity of that repentance.

Misko: Sorry, my lord.

Minos: Now I will tell you of your trial. The massacre of Weimar was left unfinished. The woman of both of your affections has fallen victim to another's fang.

Misko: Oh no!

Minos: You do know the meaning of this situation, and you know the solution.

Misko: You will condemn me either way.

Jonathan: If what he says is true, why carry out this misjudgment and let him return with me?

Minos: you should be glad of his return. It gives you a chance to escape Hell. Not everything has been sorted through yet. Misko might find his way to Purgatory. Something has changed in him since the last time he was here.

Misko: Purgatory sound good to me.

Minos: You will help each other. You need each other. Misko knows the rules. Jonathan, he will teach you those rules. And you, you will teach him about this strangeness he feels in his soul. Misko is confused at the path ahead of him. All he can see is dead ends in all directions. You will show him a path alien to him.

Misko: Things are sounding a bit more hopeful. It was rather irrational for my return if my fate was already sealed.

Minos: Understand, your fate is tied to Jonathan's fate since you requested his presence. If Jonathan dies before you, you will return with him. The both of you will learn whether or not you have won your reward. Misko, you may become worthy enough to fulfill the prophecy so long ago given you. If she accepts you of her own freewill, you will survive Jonathan. Remember, she must love you in her heart and soul, not because you threatened her or her loved ones.

Misko: I understand, my lord. Thank you.

Jonathan: Why should you find happiness?

Minos: Remember, Jonathan. The success of your mission will decide the fate of your wife and you. You hate Misko, but he knows the way, and he will not stray you this time, because he, too, loves your wife. He sorrows for her fate.

Jonathan: I don't quite understand your words, but I will try my best.

Minos: You will not remember this place, only that you have been in limbo. You will not speak of this trial to anyone but those who are deeply involved.

Misko: You are going to leave it to me to explain how to free her . . . !