A/N: Thank you for the review, Alcapacien. n.n

And to bring the heads up, I feel a little weary about this chapter. o.o But I'm winging anyway. n.n; And I forgot to change my title at the beginning of my story. n.n; Was known as "Guide Me" but I changed it to "Black Mirrors" it suits it better to my opinion.

Black Mirrors

Chapter Two

Cars passed by, barged to get to whatever their destination is. People walked calmly on the sidewalks, talking away about their lives, events that are happening, and other things. At the Blue Moon Café sat Xiao and her best friend, and partner, Uriko.

Xiao leaned back in her chair, legs crossed as well as arms. Her head bent down a bit, causing ebony locks to fall over her face, covering it. Red hues stared down into her lap as her hears picked up the flapping of her light-blue trench coat. She gave a sigh and responded, "Dead serious."

Uriko didn't know what to say. Her face was in shock as her body just stayed still. Eventually, she regained her former composure and slouched back in the chair. The soft, brown cat-ears twitched under the yellow hat, making rustling sounds towards the soft light-brown hair. Her hand played with the long sleeve of her light yellow top, bit suspense. She bit her bottom lip as chocolate eyes stared toward her drink. "But…How? How did that happen in just some dream?" Uriko asked, now staring down at her own lap, now twiddling with the edge of her black shorts.

"I don't know, Uriko. It just… Felt real."

"Did you scream?"

"…No. I wanted to though, but something was stopping me."

The half-breed fell silent. She just couldn't believe this. How can a wound be inflicted on someone from a dream? … Unless it really did happen. Uriko stood up, pressing her pale hands against the table, staring toward her friend. "Tell me… Did the woman's hands feel cold?"

"… Yes." Xiao responded, a hint of fear in her voice.

Uriko nodded, now sitting back down, more comfortable now. "Then she must've been dead… But that still leaves the question; how did you get that wound?"

Everything fell silent between the two. Cars still passed by. People still went on talking about endless things. Xiao turned her head toward the people walking by. "Look at them."

"Huh?" Uriko responded looking up to her friend, then toward what she was gazing.

"… They don't seem to care that the Tower is here. Most people would be worried."

Uriko paused for a moment, taking a good look around with her brown, cat-like eyes. "Maybe... Maybe they relay on us too much?" She received a slight chuckle from her friend, causing the half-breed to quirk a brow.

"Maybe your right; but, what happens when we're not here? What will they do then?"

"Panic."

They both laughed a bit to their conversation, enjoying the time they could spend together. Uriko barely had any time at all, because she was always busy learning Spiritual Rituals from her grandmother. It was in the family, besides, it was fun to her opinion. As for Xiao, she barely left the house. Too busy training with her grandfather, but if she had to, she would.

It was silent again between them; it always seemed to fall silent at a time like this. Uriko bit her bottom lip as spoke. "That story you told me last night." This caught Xiao's attention. She looked up to her companion, curious. "I went down into my family's library and researched on it. The story is true, but not where we live. And for the twins, their names are Dante and Vergil. Vergil is the oldest."

Xiao stayed silent for awhile, repeating the words that were just said in her head. The name Vergil intrigued her a bit, as if she heard about him before; but nothing came up. "And who was the father and mother?" It really didn't seem to be the subject right at the moment, but she was curious.

"The father is Sparda. The mother is Eva."

"Eva… I've heard that name before, when I was younger; but that's not the subject right now. Come on; I want to go investigate that tower a bit."

"Gasp! We're not going inside, are we?"

"No. I just want to investigate the outside."

They stood just outside the massive tower, looking upon its features. Xiao seemed more curious in this then Uriko; she was a bit scared. The skin was literally peeling off of her bones. That's how scary the place was to her. Xiao was only getting more and more interested in this place then Uriko was getting scared. Her eyes darted around from section to section, pondering on what to do. "Well," She spoke, placing her hands behide her, resting them on her hip. "I can't seem to get anything from the outside."

"I AM NOT GOING IN!" Uriko shrieked.

"I did not say we are going in right away now did I?" Xiao responded, annoyance her voice.

The cat-demon gave a nervous laugh while scratching the back of her head. "Oh sorry."

Xiao shook her head while turning around, heading back toward the more active part of the city. Since this tower came, people have discarded this part of the city, fearing that something may happen while still here. Actually, things have been happening here. There are rumors that demons are lurking, but they never went into the active part of the city. No one knows why, but Uriko says it's the spirits. They are using a barrier to keep them in, but the evil spirits that are within the tower are trying to break it. The war between them will never seem to end to Xiao's opinion. Sometimes she wonders if her parents are up there, fighting in that war. Most say that spirits won't rest in peace unless the place or person they love is safe. Maybe that's what her parents are doing now, seeing how they were killed by this tower. Did they want revenge?

The answer never comes to her right away, but they do eventually. Xiao gave a sigh as she went on walking, closely followed by Uriko. Her head drooped down toward the road, thinking about past events that had happen. Mostly the one about her dream and how the wounds appeared on her shoulder. They still stung a bit, but not as much as yesterday, thanks to Uriko's art of healing. Which consist of herbs from her garden, hot water, and some spices; depending on what the wound is.

Uriko halted in her steps, staring ahead. Xiao kept on, but the pair of feet, followed by legs, caught her view. She stopped in her tracks and slowly lifted her head to look toward the newcomer. As her head went up, her eyes scanned the features. A blue trench coat with some type of marking on it had golden strips going down from the shoulders to the wrist. A katana was in his right hand, with a yellow ribbon tied to the sheath. Soon, red hues met icy-blue ones. Her expression stayed emotionless, as well as the other's. Both didn't say anything, just stared, although Xiao's eyes were a bit curious of why he had spiked white hair. It was not common in Rekuan for people to have white hair, none-the-less carry a sword around. Must be new, she thought.

The half-demon didn't say anything, but just stare to the stranger. Soon, she gave a small squeak of fright and hid behide her friend. Xiao's eyes went to the corners then back to the stranger. The wind blew a bit, causing her hair and coat to dance, making his dance as well. Finally, she spoke. "What do you want?"

A small smirk appeared to his lips as he replied, "You are the protectors of this city, am I correct?"

Xiao quirked a brow to him, a bit suspicious about this guy; then again, people always blurt out things. She gave a slight sigh and nodded. "Yes we are, but that still doesn't answer my question."

He gave a sigh and nodded. "The name's Vergil Sparda."

Uriko popped out from behide her friend and pointed to the man. "He's the one! The first born of the Legendary Black Knight Sparda!"

Vergil was taken aback by this. He hadn't expected anyone to know about him nor his father; seeing how this is the first time demons have ever corrupted this city.

"I see." Xiao spoke calmly, looking from the excited cat to Vergil. "Well, what does the great son of Sparda want with the protectors of Rekuan?"

He paused for a moment, and then said, "I want you to do me a favor."

"A favor?" Both Uriko and Xiao said at the same time, curious.

It seemed he got their attention, they sounded interested. "… My brother will soon arriving into this city, looking for me. I need you take care of him for me."

The two protectors looked at each curiously, exchanging glances then looking back toward the strange. "What's the price?" Xiao asked, a bit demanding.

"Price? You'll see once you take care of him."

They were both bit suspense about this, but they had to do it. If there was a threat coming toward the city, then they have to take care of it. It's their job. Xiao nodded in agreement. "Alright." She reached into her back pocket and pulled at a small notepad and a pencil. She flipped the notepad open and begins to write down things. "Do you know when he'll be arriving?"

"Soon, probably." He replied.

"Okay, from the looks of things, of what you said, he must look a lot like you. Seeing how you are twins, am I correct?"

Vergil nodded, a bit amused by her personality.

"Hm, what weapons does he use?"

"A sword and two guns."

"Alright." She spoke, writing down more things in the notepad then putting it away, satisfied of what information she got. "I hope you'll know when he's taken care of because I'm not message person."

He nodded. "Don't worry; I will."

"Good. Come on, Uriko. Let's head home before I get yelled at."

"Aye-Aye, Captain!" They both walked off, leaving the half-breed there to ponder. "He scares me." Uriko whispered as they walked behide a corner, disappearing out of sight.

"That should keep them busy and my no good brother. I will not allow anything to irrupt me this time." He spoke, walking into the massive tower.

Night soon came by again, and things were as boring as ever. Xiao just went drawing again, drawing randomly. But the man from before was still on her mind. "The son of Sparda, his brother must be the twin. But why does Vergil want him taken care of?" Did something possibly happen between them? She added in thought. A soft emitted from her lips as she went on sketching.

A sound of a motorcycle echoed throughout the calm streets of Rekuan, causing almost all lights of nearby houses to turn on. Most were angered by this because they have to get up early in the morning. Xiao heard this and quickly ran toward the window. Just as she did, the motorcycle went by, leaving anything in its dust. She blinked and then pondered. Who drives a motorcycle this late a night? She shook her head then went back toward her bed, sat, and picked up from where she left off. A gasp emitted from her lips to the piece was drawing. It was Vergil she was drawing. It was hard to see because of the rough sketch, but she could see it clearly, thanks to her years of drawing. Xiao quickly closed her tablet and set it aside, pulling her knees to her chest, hugging them. Why? She thought, staring toward the floor. Why was I drawing him?

Xiao…A voice spoke. Xiao jumped a bit in fright. She looked around rapidly. It was the voice from her dream. Xiao. You didn't do what I said. Granted you went there, but did not go in. Why?

Because I don't have to listen to a non-existing thing like you.

A bit feisty tonight, aren't we?

Shut up.

Aww, don't you want your questions answered?

… Yes, but I don't need your encouragement. I don't even know who or what the hell you are!

She heard a chuckle from the voice, made shivers go up her spine. Why was this spirit haunting her?

What do you want with me?

I don't want anything from you, dear. I just want your questions to be answered.

Liar.

What if I am? You can't sue me because you can't see me… But I assure you, go into the tower. Not only your questions will be answered, but you'll get to see me as well.

Xiao didn't know what to say. She was in a shock of silence. Could this be true? Could her questions be answered in the tower? But, the mirror she saw, it held her future if she went in. It was even too horrible to bring up. Xiao closed her eyes, took a deep breath and exhaled it. If your words are true; then I'll do it.

Good girl. I knew you see it my way.

The voice soon went away, leaving Xiao to ponder on all of this. Why does she haunt me?

He stood up on the top of Temen-Ni-Gru, staring down upon the sleeping city. The sudden sound of a motorcycle rang to his ears. .. His brother is here; but that wasn't his concern right now. The sound of footsteps emerged from out of the darkness, with the rattling of huge clothing around the person. Ebony, wavy locks danced in the wind as red hues stared toward the male.

"Did she receive it?"

"Yes," The figure spoke. "And she is obligated to come." An evil grin appeared to her lips as the wind blew more of her white, long dress. "May I ask why you are so interested in her, master?"

He didn't reply, only stared toward the sleeping city, leaving her to ponder over this. The figure nodded. "Fine; but do answer me this. Why use us spirits? Aren't demons enough?"

"From what I have heard from this city is that they depend on the spirits to protect them against anything that may harm their precious city. In to do so, they find a fighter of strong bounds and a spiritual ritualizes to become protectors of this city. But seeing how there are evil spirits like you, it's hard to keep up with any no more. Therefore, to my advantage, I'm using to what spirits that could possibly aid me."

"In other words, you're fighting fire with fire, correct?"

"Yes."

"But why use me? You do know the consequence for using a spirit that was barged out their vessel against that person, right? Because I'm the other half of Xiao." Indeed she was correct, but not fully. This spirit is the other half of Xiao, but Xiao herself doesn't know it. She was forced out of her vessel when Xiao was at a young age because of forcing terrible things for the child to do. Therefore, she can't remember any that had happen, or even remembering she had another half. This had angered her and now the spirit wanted revenge.

Vergil did not respond to her question, but he did ask this. "What is your name?"

The spirit gave a chuckle as she pressed a few locks of ebony behide her ear.

"Endless."

A/N: Whew. I felt that one was crappy. Oo; -Looks it over. - Nope, looks perfectly fine to my eyes. .e.e; all well. Please don't complain about things that are confusing you. I promise, they will be answered in future chapters.

Well, I will explain this one part. You know the part where Vergil asked Xiao to care of Dante, to keep her busy. Weeeelll, then he asked Endless if she accepted some sort of invitation. Well, that was on Endless' part. She wants Xiao to come into the tower. The rest that goes with this will be explained probably in the next chapter.

I want to thank you all again for the great review. .n.n it helped me a lot. Chapter three will become soon.