Black Mirror

Chapter Three

"Come on, Xiao. You can do better then this." Her grandfather complained, barging her to go on. Xiao refused, she just wasn't up for it today. A sigh emitted from her lips as she placed her gloves down on the table and headed upstairs to her room, leaving her grandfather a bit dumbfounded and worried at the same time.

Xiao walked into her room, closing the door behide her then leaned against it. Memories from these past few days still haunt her, maybe because she hasn't been in the tower yet. I just feel that I am not ready. My training is incomplete. And if I go against them now … I could.. Die. Even though she is the protector of the city, she does worry about her life. As well as Uriko's; although she wasn't worried too much about her. Uriko had half demon in her, so she would heal even after a massive wound hit her. Sometimes Xiao can't help but think about the son of Sparda, Vergil. Something about him intrigued her, made her have more interest in him. The same probably was with the spirit. She just wouldn't stop bothering her. It's like she wants Xiao to get killed, but at the same time, she wants her to find her answers. Why?

"Ow." She placed a hand behide her neck, rubbing it. That morning she had woken up with a stiff neck, not well on her part. The doorbell rang, making her emit a 'huh', then scurrying off through her door, into the living room, then to the front door. It rang again just as she opens it. There stood Uriko… and another person. Xiao's expression went into a 'WTF' one and Uriko quickly caught it.

"Uhh, Xiao. Meet Dante. Dante, meet Xiao."

"Great." Xiao spoke, annoyed.

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"I heard you met with my brother."

"Correct… But what business is that you?"

"Heh, far then you think, little lady."

Xiao sighed in defeat, but still annoyed by Dante's attitude. I'm so glad the one I met before isn't like his brother… More mature, handsome… She quickly snapped back into reality, blushing slightly to the word. Uriko and Dante looked at her a bit oddly, but she, in response, just removed herself from that room and toward the front door. "I'll be outside." She said, now shutting the door behide her; leaving the two behide dumbfounded.

She leaned against the door, a hand spread over her mouth while the fingers touched the cheeks. What was I thinking? Right now, Xiao is kicking herself for thinking that. There was no possible way that they could work out! From the looks of things, Vergil wanted power while his brother was trying to save the world from it. Oh yeah; it was definitely not going to work out. But fate had something in store for her.

What do you think you're doing! You're supposed to be at the tower! It's been more then a day.

That voice yelled into her mind again, causing her to gain a headache. Xiao rubbed her forehead and muttered, "God, not now." With a sigh, she leaned her head back, closed her eyes and responded. I don't have to listen to you? Remember? I can go when I damn well feel like it. If you have a problem with that, then I like to see you come down here and force me to go into that tower! Xiao could tell that the voice was not happy with this response, because she never received a protest. A smirk curved to her lips while crimson eyes opened, staring up through the Sakura trees and into the baby-blue sky.

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Endless cursed while she took back her hand and slapping the clear orb onto the ground. It didn't shatter too strong will power. Endless crossed her arms and looked to the half-breed. "Looks like there are going to be a delay." She hissed.

"Why are you so eagered for her to get up here? Is it because you wish to have your vessel back because yours is dead?" Vergil responded. Endless was taken aback by his words. How did he know? Did not matter, Endless was soon going to have her way, one way or another.

She regained her former composure and simply replied, "Yes, that could be it. Then again, you could be wrong. There are many reasons why I want her up here so badly; you're just going to have to wait for the answer." This time, Vergil didn't have anything to protest, but simply nod, emitting a 'fine' then heading off toward the door to the inside of the tower. Endless watched him. As soon as he was out of site, a smirk came to her face as she emitted a soft chuckle. Crimson eyes looked down into the crystal clear orb. "I will have my way, even if I have to force Enigma down here myself to get to her daughter."

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Everything was ready for tonight. The team was suited up, armed, and Uriko brought along a few potions her grandmother made; just in case. Xiao was filling a little weary about this. She wanted to wait, wait until her training was complete, but Dante somehow talked her into it.

They have teamed up to defeat not only his brother, but the spirit that haunts Xiao. Uriko pitched in too; she wasn't going to let a ghost haunt her friend forever! Xiao was grateful for that, to have an ally that you can actually depend on. She didn't have too many friends; in fact, she barely had any friends at all. Uriko was the only person she made friends with; they've been friends since childhood. Sometimes she wonders though, is there more to Uriko then she thinks?

"Alright! We're all ready. Let's get this show on the road." Uriko jumped in excitement. This was actually going to be interesting and fun to her.

"And I thought you didn't want to go into that tower. It's too 'scary' for you." Xiao chuckled, pulling a small bag over her shoulder.

The half-demon jumped in fright, now remembering that she still was afraid of that tower. It was the excitement of going on a journey what made it go away. "Oo-Ooh yeah." She shivered, now scared out of her wits. She hugged herself, trying to calm down her body from shaking show much. Dante went over and patted her back.

"Don't worry, Babe. If anything happens, let me handle it."

Uriko squealed in joy and hugged him. "Thank you!" Now she was ready for the big journey, now that she had Dante to protect her.

Xiao, who was already at the door, looked at them real oddly. She quirked a brow and thought, What does she see in that guy?

"Come on! Let's get going to before my grandparents get home." She spoke, walking out the door and into the cold night.

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A soft chuckled emitted for her lips as her eyes narrowed in joy. "She's finally coming. Good; now, what to do about her brother." Just then, the orb soon faded over from the trio to a young man lying down in a hospital bed. He looked a lot like Xiao. Ebony hair, tan yet pale face, although it was really pale now, since he refused to eat the hospital food. A bandage was draped over his right eye and wrapped around his head. He was in a lot of bandages, looking to be real bad. But his legs were the worse of them all. They were in casks, hung about a few feet from the bed. He had gotten into a car accident. It was a strong one. When he went to slam onto the breaks, the other car had already hit him, causing the engine to cave toward him, thus causing him to be paralyzed from the waist down.

A frown soon curved to Endless' lips as her head tilted to the side. "Poor thing. Maybe I can do something for him." A smirk came to her lips. "But it comes with a price."

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"Hey, I won't be visiting for a few days."

"How come?"

"Because I'm going somewhere… And I don't' know how long I will be gone."

"Well, wherever you're going, make sure to tell me all about it. Oh! And bring back a souvenir."

"Heh, alright."

Yan laid there in his bed, dreaming about the conversation he and his sister had had early this morning. Although… Something told him that something was wrong. Something that has to do with his sister, his big sister that he had looked up to all of these years… The sister that had protected him when needed. Yet, he couldn't do anything about it. Why did he have to be paralyzed? It's not fair.

"Xiao…" He whispered, slowly fluttering his crimson eyes open. He couldn't help but think about his older twin, the twin that he had loved all of these years, practically the only family member he depended on. He was so much in dept to her; he wanted to repay her back. But he couldn't. All he could do was pray that she'll return.

Yan..

"Hm? M…Mother?"

The voice gave a soft, happy chuckle. You want to help your sister, don't you?

He thought about it for a moment. He was bit suspense about this voice. It couldn't be his mother, but yet, this voice sounded a lot like her. Soft and practically almost singing every time it spoke. Their mother had a beautiful voice, something Xiao had always wanted. But, she had to get a mixture between the two.

Yan slowly nodded, feeling comfortable that it's his mother. "Yes.."

Hm, then listen closely…I can help you get back on your feet again.

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Vergil walked through the massive tower, fighting demons that to strengthen him up for upcoming battles with his brother… and that woman. ( A/N: Hey. That's what I thought he did while he waited for his brother. O.O; ) He soon walked through the entrance to the top tower, but his eyes caught a glimpse of Endless. What is she up to? He thought. Even though he usually wasn't interested, but he couldn't afford Endless going behide his back, then things would really go into hell. Slowly, he walked up behide the spirit and looked over her shoulder, seeing exactly what she is doing. Of course, being in a Trance, Endless could sense him. He soon gave a hmph, then walked back over to the edge, viewing down into the city.

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"We can't have her hurt my baby."

"Don't worry, Enigma. I'll back sure of it."

Enigma, Xiao and Yan's mother, looked to her husband, worry in her expression. "But how can you be so sure? We can't help her since we're dead."

"Allow me to help."

Enigma and her husband looked to the figure that soon walked up to them. The body was thin, but looked perfect to their eyes. The skin shined in the light, pale yet healthy. Blonde locks rolled over her shoulder onto the back while green eyes looked to the worry couple. Enigma gave a small gasp as her eyes widen.

"You're… Eva."

Eva nodded and gave a soft smile. "I can help protect you're daughter. I've been trying to for the past few days."

"But how?" Xing asked. Eva gave a smile and went on explaining of how it all happened.

"It all started when Endless was trying to barge your daughter into the tower; to answer her questions and to see Endless herself. Endless is trying to scare her and make her weak so that she'll have a vessel again. As for me, I've been trying to prevent that from happening. I want her to do me a favor; I've been trying to find ways to return it, but so far, no luck." Eva gave a smile. "She's a strong girl. You two should be very proud."

The two looked to each other, first exchanging glances then turning into a smile. "We are." Spoke Xing, looking back to Eva. He put on a serious face and asked, "But what favor you wish of her?"

Eva stayed silent, her eyes wondered between the two. Finally, she spoke. "I want her to protect him."

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A/N: Hohoho. I cliffhanger! … Well, sort of. XD; Anyway, thanks again for the review, Alcapacien. .n.n And what happens to Vergil! - ; Aww, you're no fun.

Chapter four will be here soon. .n.n I'm having fun writing this. XD