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italics - poem, ballad, ode, or just plainly a seperate piece of the fanfiction but still holds some sort of meaning to it. The italics in the middle of the fanfiction are from a poem by Dante Gabriel Rosetti.
bold - flashbacks

When will the deserts snow end?

When will the winter's shine begin?

Ever will Adam and Eve go home?

In the Evening… in the evening…

Shall I see your face again?

Will your eyes light my way once more?

When will our day start anew?

In the Evening… in the Evening…

That's when our love, had bloomed.

-Gardens at Eve, first half

'Live or die, love or hate. Neither matters in my fate… I love you, only you, my love.' An ode given to lovers, as their hearts sing these words in loving glances and touches. Songs have long since been the way of expressing that strong feeling inside every last living creature, be they howls from canines or gentle purrs from the felines. Words melting into a single meaning, transforming those around its reality into dazed onlookers. An airy feeling, a heavy feeling--the emotions of nature, the emotions of its children. Earth, Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, and all other worlds yet to be named. Everywhere love is available, whether it got there because it sacrificed itself for the sake of love or merely because it's made of just love. It's a feeling that cannot be described, for if it could… where would it's beauty lie?


The coliseum was empty; after the victory, nearly everyone had left. Yamaki's group had been placed into accommodations provided by the kindness of the Blood Moon Caf้. They had been given a limit of one week to come up with a wish, to figure out what it was their hearts most desired. With no set limit, it was difficult to decide. Most of them already had everything they wanted, nothing more. Already they all agreed that if any felt ill will towards someone else, they would not let it cloud their minds. The group already agreed to not be like Kisei, and wrongly wish cruelty upon another. This was what it all began with, but within the second day it was all changed. A huge riot started around the coliseum, once empty, it now had thousands of demons and angry monsters trying to tear it down. Their excuse was that Yamaki's team had been cheating, and they wanted a final decisive battle they could not cheat in.

A group was dispatched to quell the riot, but it could not stop it. There were more members in the riot than in the group hired to terminate this, but then Cursed arrived, and threatened to implement a horrible plight upon all of the protestors and their families. She regrettably had to meet with the leader of this outburst from the demonic community. They made an agreement, and so the fox spirit spoke with Yamaki. The worst had been decided, for a final battle was declared. It was a simple ordeal, and would pacify the demonic community because even if the group won with no losses they could not cheat. It was impossible.

The reason being was that the creature they would fight was especially developed through black magic and science in order to test those who seemed to not fight cleanly. It was known as the 'Shinma Device,' with its name of strange and peculiar origins. Its power weakened when its opponents fought a fair and true battle, but its abilities multiplied when faced with a sly opponent trying to pull an attempt to make their road easier. Fighting the creature whilst cheating made it virtually impossible for the opponent to win, thus the only manner in which to win was through a clean fight. This was the day of the battle, the battle that would decide if Yamaki's group had the right to live… or to die.

"I don't get this," Izumi snarled, slipping on a special pair of boots that provided enough room for good movement, and strong enough to create enough friction so she wouldn't slip around the floor of the arena. Also, due to its special crafting, it altered itself with her change of forms.

"It's not like we have much of a choice," Takuya complained, obviously in agreement with Izumi's annoyance.

"You did have a choice, but it wasn't much of one," Yamaki pointed out. It was true enough. It was either to take part in the battle and satisfy the need of the angry demons, or refuse to and handle the issue of the demons on their own—all thousand or so. The battle was the obvious choice, considering at least then they had a chance at getting out alive. Besides, it didn't sound too difficult—more of annoying.

"I still don't get it," Izumi snapped at the blonde man, who merely chuckled at her.

"You have to look at it from their point of view, Izumi-chan," Junpei piped up, arms crossed lazily as he looked out the window. "A human defeated one of the oldest vampires around, not to mention that same vampire had also won the last tournament. In their eyes, this isn't possible. Everyone in this world was raised to believe humans are weak; they just can't understand how Takuya could have won. Being so ready to believe such fairytales that any species is weaker, they never considered how strong humans can be. Right, Takuya?" The demon glanced over at the brunette human he was speaking of, and received a grin from Takuya showing he approved of Junpei's compliments. The demon returned the same grin.

"I guess so," Izumi sighed, and then looked up in thought. She laughed.

"What are you thinking about?" Tomoki inquired politely, tilting his head to the side in an unintentionally adorable fashion.

"Yeah, what's so funny?" Takuya asked as he gave the blonde girl an irked look for not being let in on her secret joke.

"I was just thinking… it's kind of funny. In the beginning, you mentioned that at first Kouji wouldn't let you fight in this tournament... Yet you've defeated a Gensui Demon and saved the life of a possessed girl, survived Kouji almost accidentally killing you, and then took Kisei out of the picture. It's kind of funny… because… while it is true your life has been threatened so much more than the rest of us, you've also survived each and every time," Izumi explained, and smiled. "What I found so funny about that was because with each attempt they make to kill you, in the end you just become stronger. Heh. Their ploy to kill a simple human is becoming the downfall of them." She smiled, an amused smile. The others blinked at her, and Takuya considered this. It was true enough… in the past year he had around four near-death experiences. He laughed, and soon he and the blonde teen were snickering together. Yamaki eventually joined in, as well as Junpei and Kouichi. Tomoki didn't quite get the joke, and deep inside Kouji got the feeling Izumi had just made fun of him, so he didn't quite see the humor in her words.

"Okay now… let's go," Yamaki ordered, after they all stifled their laughter. "Kouichi, you going to join your friends in the stadium seats?" he asked the ghost, who saluted him and then took a bow.

"I shall be cheering on the sidelines. If any of you die, just recall, I will still be able to visit you in the afterlife." This was Kouichi's way of bidding adieu, and he promptly left by floating through the walls.

"…That is the first threat that actually instills fear down to the depths of my very soul." Takuya muttered, face pale, earning a laugh from Kouji now.

"I don't think he intended it as a threat." Yamaki chuckled as he spoke, and ushered his group out. Takuya ignored this; he knew Kouichi meant it as a threat to all of them. Damn Kouichi. Even if the ghost technically was in some sort of purgatory, damn him! As they walked along, Izumi wrapped an arm around Junpei's waist. The brunette human blinked. He hadn't been expecting to see that… Tomoki looked mildly surprised as well. But the young illusionist just smiled, and shook his head. He obviously was thinking it was about time, though it bothered Takuya that he was unaware as to when it did indeed happen. Kouji must've felt compelled to express some last minute affection, perhaps due to Izumi's little display, and took Takuya's hand into his own. The brunette felt a faint blush on his face, but ignored it so he could give a warm smile in turn to his vampire. Yamaki led them from the Blood Moon Café, which was closed and empty. Apparently their friends left to watch their fight…

The calm was amazing, but a feeling seemed to be out of place—something was missing. Deep inside him, a gut instinct of Takuya's squirmed, obtaining attention from the brunette. Something was wrong, out of place. Moving quicker, he pulled on Kouji's hand so they'd be closer to Yamaki. The vampire gave him a quizzical look, not quite understanding the brunette's sudden need to get nearer to the blonde… vampiric ghost? "Ne, Yamaki…?" Takuya began. Receiving a slight turn of head from the one he was attempting to speak to, it was revealed that Yamaki was indeed paying him attention and was ready to listen. "Ah… uhm… does something feel off to you?" The brunette asked.

"As though we only have thirty minutes…?" Yamaki asked, an odd look to his uncovered eyes. Takuya tilted his head, not quite understanding. "I have the same feeling, Takuya. But there's not much we can do about it, so we'll have to deal with it," the blonde man said in that 'this is final' voice. The brunette then understood. Yamaki had meant, in asking, if Takuya felt they had little time left. Kouji was giving him a look, a mix of concern and worry, both derived from the vampire's somewhat over-protective nature.

"So… let's go kick this things ass, eh?" Takuya attempted in brightening the mood he had just dampened with Yamaki's assistance.


The battle began simply enough. The moment they stepped foot on that arena (yes, all six of them) the creature moved. But was it really that much of a monster? It looked very much like a woman, with a decorated tail that calmed swayed behind her. She wore a black body suit that reflected the moonlight. Her eyes were empty, nothing to be seen inside of them. Atop her head was some sort of mohawk that blew in the breeze, colorful, like the emotions that ran rampant inside her opponents at this very moment. Long nails extended from her quivering fingers, awaiting their first move. Multitudes of small beady earrings decorated the lobes of her ears, twinkling like the stars in the sky. This 'Shinma Device' was not evil, but it could not be considered good either. It was neutrality in the form of a female demon, killing only those who did not abide by the rules and fought fairly with those who did. It did not matter to her if she was killing the savior of the world, or the killer of it. She did her job; she ensured you were not deceiving others. She made sure you were worthy of the gift others were offering.

Izumi had transformed, but she was surprised to feel that her right mind was in control. The feral instincts of the accursed cat within her were gone, and she felt the power she held for the first time. She felt the speed, the adrenaline, everything. It was a freedom she had not before felt. It was as though she was flying, and when she ran at the 'Shinma Device' it was with such agility she wondered if she was indeed flying. Naturally, the Device dodged this careless movement, but sensed no threat nor dare to attack the other. Ruki whispered a spell to herself, preparing to use her magic on this creature. Junpei let the electricity that made up his body and spirit surge, the crackles popping around him forcing his friends to take a few steps away.

Tomoki concentrated, trying to decide how his abilities would come in assistance, not even sure if his illusions would work on this unnatural opponent. Takuya stood by both Ruki and Tomoki protectively, considering each worked better in the long-range rather than hand-to-hand (though he had the distinct feeling Ruki could hold her own). Kouji's eyes were set on the Device, even as he rushed over to be by Izumi's side, obviously working with the only other one who possessed quick movements. They'd make a fair team of tag. In the beginning, the group did feel that six against one was unfair, but the Device quickly proved that this was hardly the case.

Whether it was deflecting the barrage of hits Izumi and Kouji tried to land, or sending Junpei's attack at Ruki while said witch had her spell aimed at the lightning demon, it would often force the two to race over and either deflect or dispel their own attacks in order to protect the other from this. It was proving a long fight, and it stayed at an even match through most of it. Things changed when an hour passed full of nothing more than senseless exchanges of strikes.

"Ne, Ruki-san. Do you think if I use an illusion on her she'd get confused and the others would have an opening?" Tomoki inquired, and yelped when he thought one of the Device's misfired attacks would hit him, only to have Takuya use his power of fire to knock it away.

"We won't know until you try," Ruki growled, sending a blast of powerful magic.

"Right." Tomoki nodded, and using all his concentration tried to warp the mind of the Device so it'd suddenly find itself in a small field - something small, just in case it didn't work; a turn in events, but not the expected one. The Shinma Device's eyes changed to resemble Tomoki's exactly, and soon afterwards, held out her hand to absorb the last blast Ruki sent.

"Shit," the witch cursed, realizing what they had just done. The barrier around the arena quivered, feeling itself being absorbed and manipulated.

"Ruki…" Tomoki whimpered, walking over to her. The world of night was melting away but remained dark, as everything but the living participants was altering itself.

"Uh… guys… something's wrong," Takuya pointed out the obvious, backing over protectively to Tomoki.

"We noticed," Izumi hissed, stepping away as fast as she could from the growing circle beneath the Device, which appeared to be hovering over it at the same time. Takuya noticed Kouji had apparently rushed to his side in a sudden burst of speed. Junpei was by Izumi, and the group watched anxiously.

"What's going on?" Izumi demanded, requiring information at that very moment.

"Can't you see?" Ruki asked coldly, watching the Device with hateful eyes. "She's combining Tomoki's ability of illusions with my magic, forcing the false images to become a reality," the witch explained, and silence descended.

"Is this how strong she is without anyone cheating…?" Takuya asked in a soft whisper.

"I doubt it," Ruki snorted. "I'm thinking something happened with it, and that's the reason for that unsettling feeling." The witch made her point clear. If this creature was developed through black magic and science, it was plausible she had been tampered with. From there things went downhill, especially when the creature summoned forth a rather large and intimidating Gensui Demon that hovered above them. Ruki and Takuya worked together in handling the demon, already aware of its weakness to flame; Kouji and Izumi pummeled the creature; and Tomoki took advantage of this situation that the Device placed them in. If her illusions could become reality in this world, so could his. Junpei's lightning abilities were strengthened with the angry clouds gathering overhead, and especially from Tomoki's creation of a large energizer.

"The rules are quite simple. No possessions."

Izumi lashed out, and felt her body hit crudely in her lower abdomen, knocking her away from the Device. Kouji replaced her position, and uppercut the Device, knocking it away. Its eyes blank again, and no longer that of Tomoki's, it flipped before landing a surprise kick on Kouji from behind.

"Once all six of you are in that arena, no more are to arrive."

Snarling, Izumi used her claws, attempting to slice the Device to ribbons with them. However, the Device, after a short moment of feeling Izumi trying to dice her up, whipped around and stabbed the blonde in the shoulder. A loud snarl of pain came from Izumi, and Kouji reacted instantly, kneeing the Device away from Izumi, who yelped upon feeling the nails ripped out. She clutched her shoulder, and watched as the vampire got the Device as far from her as possible. Junpei rushed over, concern outweighing the need to fight.

"If anyone tries to intervene and help you, the Shinma Device will kill them."

After Takuya and Ruki destroyed the first Gensui Demon, they were dismayed as the Device brought forth a second. They concentrated their energies on destroying the new one, and tried to ignore the rising anger about how the Device seemed intent on trying to keep all preoccupied so there would be no group bombardment on her, much like there initially was. Three hours had passed since the start of the battle.

"No summoning. You may bring forth objects, but nothing living or dead to help."

Regardless of Junpei's protests, Izumi raced forward again to fight that horrid Device. Her bleeding shoulder ached, and she was determined to return the favor that their opponent so kindly granted her. The Gensui Demon locked its eyes on Tomoki, finding an easier opponent than the current two it had. Simply enough, it was running away from the flames Takuya and Ruki unleashed upon it that was slowly killing it. It bounded towards the young illusionist, temporarily distracting him from his concentration on the items he created to assist Junpei. This in turn weakened Junpei for a moment, and the Device took the opportunity to knock him into Izumi. Horror filling the brunette's insides, he moved fast as he could towards Tomoki.

"Oh… and if the Shinma Device breaks these rules…"

From the corner of his eye, Kouji caught sight of the brunette running towards Tomoki, and then saw the large Gensui Demon leaving a trail of decomposing flesh behind in its wake. His eyes widened, and he felt himself flung harshly to the ground, having not paid attention to the movements of the Device. He shot up, and raced towards the illusionist and the direction of the brunette's running. He knew precisely what was about to happen, and he couldn't let it. He couldn't…

"…that's when you know…"

Rearing back as it released a horrible screech, the Gensui Demon soon brought down its head to strike at Tomoki and consume the small human. Takuya leapt forward, arms wrapping around Tomoki as a giant burst of flame surrounded them protectively. It wouldn't be enough to…

"…someone has altered it..."

Kouji was in front of them, and grabbed the large protruding teeth of the Gensui Demon, which stopped it. He felt the heat of the flames behind him falter and then extinguish, and cursing while the goo of the dying flesh of the demon dribbled down his arm. "K-Kouji…" Takuya whispered, seeing the vampire just barely managing to hold back the Gensui Demon. Vampires had strength far beyond the comprehension of humans, and the logic of science. The older they were, the stronger they became, but although Kouji was a fair age, he wasn't quite enough to hold the Gensui Demon for too long.

Takuya let go of Tomoki, who knew what he had to do. Takuya stood directly behind Kouji, and placed his arms on either side of the vampire. He had to get this right, and avoid hitting the other. The raw throat of the Gensui Demon was there before the human, who resisted the desire to gag. The movement of disgust within his stomach held no match for the unusual movements inside the Demon's throat. Concentrating, he tried to not concern himself with the risk of the threat of the Gensui Demon's flesh dripping on him. A large burst of flames erupted from his hands, forcing its way down the Demon's throat. It began choking on them, forcing it to jump backwards, making pained screams. The brunette yanked Kouji away, sensing the sudden movement, and through the combination of both males' power, all three made it out alive.

"And you will die."

The brunette cautiously got up, and checked on Kouji. The vampire clutched both his arms, body shaking. His eyes were tightly clutched shut, and Takuya reached over for him. "Kouji…?" He whispered the vampire's name gently, as though afraid saying it would cause the vampire to lash out for some reason. A click. The brunette remembered something that horrified him…

"You're a fool. Well, here's some tips for you, that way you don't screw up. Angst can't leave the arena until you or that guy is dead, got it? And I recommend you stay away from that black stuff, it doesn't bode too well with any type of skin," Cursed informed him, and then jumped away when some black goo fell where she stood.

…any type of skin… that included Kouji, who had skin… right? So did this mean… that… when… that right now…

"Well, that Gensui Demon has made the third round not happen. You guys don't worry, the Angelics are taking your human to remove the Decay Curse," She explained to them, and Yamaki nodded.

"Was the curse on him long enough to cause any permanent damage?" Yamaki asked, his tone serious.

"No, he'll be fine. Not so sure about her, though." Cursed sighed.

The Decay Curse - a curse that would devour and force the body to go through a sort of living death. It is much like transforming an immortal to a mortal, as they feel their very body decay and themselves die, every last cell in their body tingling with death. The Decay Curse, when inflicted by a Gensui Demon, affected all - it was one of the few alternatives in killing an immortal. Takuya stared, horrified, at Kouji, feeling his heart sink. "Kouji…" The brunette reached forward to the vampire, who merely jerked away.

"Don't touch me," Kouji hissed, eyes slowly cracking open. Judging from the shaking in his arms and body, Kouji was definitely feeling his body dying. The brunette felt fear rise inside of him. He could see it, the thinning beneath the sleeves of Kouji's shirt. The vampire was dying, and until the end of the battle… there was no reversing this.

"But Kouji…" Takuya reached pitifully towards his love again, not wanting to lose the other. The vampire jumped away, and swayed slightly, developing a difficulty to stand. He truly was dying, right before the human's eyes.

"Don't touch me. It'll just contaminate you too…" The vampire whispered harshly, before falling to his knees and coughing harshly, blood black as the night sky with no moon came spilling forth. Kouji's body no longer needed it. The brunette felt the tears welling in his ears, the sounds of the battle shared between the others and the Device fading away. The blood, so black… it shone beneath the stars in the sky, those that peaked from behind the clouds. A sinking feeling arose inside, a growing emptiness.

"Please don't…" Takuya whimpered. He knew exactly why the Decay Curse was working so quickly on Kouji: years ago, the vampire was supposed to have died, and with an already dead body there wasn't much for the Decay Curse to turn to waste. The brunette so badly wanted to just touch Kouji, to hold him and never let go. To never lose him.

"I won't." Kouji cringed at his own words, clenching his eyes shut again as a small trail of black blood began to ooze from one eye. It cracked open again, red strains of veins making it hard to tell if it truly was veins or merely dark red blood covering his eyes. "We promised to go on a real date after this, remember?" The vampire gave a weak smile, and the brunette reached forward again.

"Right…" Takuya breathed, hand just barely hovering over the vampire's shoulder. The pain was too much for Kouji to bother even fighting against Takuya's wish to be nearer. A cry resounded in the distance, signifying a new Gensui Demon coming. Fresh tears started to well up in Takuya's amber eyes, and he stifled a sob. His heart was aching so much. If words were ever found to express the pain, it would metaphorically break the heart of whoever heard such words. If a song could ever be composed to mirror the ache of watching someone you love die, one would feel as though it was his or her own heart being torn; eating away at them, a painful melody. For the first time in all the years Takuya had known Kouji, the vampire looked frail. All to protect him… his body shuddered, guilt welling inside. Kouji gently placed a hand on the brunette's shoulder, careful to not let his contaminated limb to touch Takuya's bare skin. Unable to hold back, the brunette carefully hugged the vampire, who gently hugged him back. Neither permitted the other to touch them skin on skin; there was no absolutely physical contact, but the warmth of the hug was enough. Takuya's living body gave enough warmth for Kouji's hurting insides to develop numbness. He smiled, and held the brunette as tightly as he could without risking the other to the curse. Every part of him was dying: his body, heart, and soul. He wouldn't keep his promise; it was too late now. But at least he could hold his brunette one last time… In death's despite, and day and night yield one delight once more?

There was coldness to Kouji that Takuya had not once felt before - there had always been strange warmth to the icy temperature of Kouji's body. With a great gentle care, the brunette slowly pulled away and lay down a cold body that had always been cold, but still held life within. Amber eyes watering, sobs wracked the brunette's body. A vampire dying wasn't how they had always portrayed it in movies, a body decomposing so quickly it turned to dust. They just stopped having that spark of life that kept the body from stiffening, that kept them moving and growing stronger. The Decay Curse left the outside of the dead body alone, because the flesh was not alive. However, on the inside there was life that the curse wanted to ruin.

Looking over, he watched as the Device fought with Izumi, Junpei, Ruki, and even Tomoki. The four must've seen what had happened, and tried to give the brunette and vampire time to recover. He shuddered. Looking over at the third Gensui Demon the Device had summoned, anger welled inside. By natural instinct, the heart sought out a way to end it's suffering. Rage and violence had always been a good distraction for man. Shakily getting up, the brunette looked at the Demon. 'Roast alive, and die,' he thought, anger filling him from within to without as his ache dulled for the moment, entirely concentrating on a replica of the Demon that killed Kouji. That killed Kouji… bursts of flame erupted from the arena, alarming all on it with exception of two. Circles of air formulated around Izumi, Junpei, Tomoki, Takuya, Ruki, and… Kouji. A horrible screech echoed from the Gensui Demon, feeling it's decomposing, roasting and burning. The stench of burning flesh practically exploded and filled the nostrils of all in the coliseum. Screams erupted from onlookers, and even the referee herself fled from the area trying to escape the horrible smell: the horrible smell of deaths, of bodies that had filled that arena since the dawn of time: since the very first match. Cries of souls locked within the arena itself haunted the minds of all that could hear them over the roar of the fire burning brighter than a star.

A drop of water fell from the sky, then another drop. Soon, all of the water the sky had to offer began pouring down upon them all. It quieted the shrieks, the screams, and the anguished sounds of all the carnage that violence brought with it. In the shadows of the flames, in the rarity of a situation, the hint of a fire demon wafted through. Though a body may die, a spirit lives on, and a friend is always there to help, even after death. Junpei saw the shadow, and his eyes softened. 'Kagami…' he thought, recognizing the assistance his age-old friend brought. The rain fell from the sky, extinguishing the flames that consumed and burned the monsters. Yes. They were monsters to Takuya; due to them, he lost someone so precious to him that the rage within awoke every aching spirit inside the arena. But now the hatred was dead, and all that anger was spent. All that was left was the rain pouring from the heavenly skies. The heavenly skies, crying…

"Takuya…?" Izumi asked tentatively, worry etched in that cat-like face of hers as she cautiously approached the panting human.

"The rain can fall forever, drowning us all in it's weeping. But even then, it cannot cry enough for me," Takuya whispered softly, and fell. Everything hurt so much, the mental pain, the emotional pain… it all was killing him physically. It was all he could do to hold in his organs, his insides. Everything wanted out, everything wanted to die. Everything in him and out wanted to be with Kouji again, to feel the vampire near again and hug him once more.

"What…?" Izumi asked, not having been able to make out what the human said. She glanced over, and her cat-ears flicked downwards, immediately understanding what just transpired. At first she had thought Kouji was just injured enough to be stalled. It never occurred to her that… She hugged the brunette, who did not respond to it. She felt his limp body in her arms, and wondered if anything in Takuya was still alive. She wondered if the heartbeat she felt emitting from the hurting human in her arms was just the echo of what used to be there. A tear fell down her cheek, but it only seemed like a raindrop rolling down her face. She knew it was a tear; she could feel the heat of it as it started out warm and froze in the cold air.


The gardens hold all life,

The Gardens is where we'll restart…

The Gardens at Evening,

That's where our love had bloomed…

Outside, that's where it had wilted.

-Gardens at Eve, second half


Puppeh: -Attaches back- There's nothing to forgive, it's normal to be concerned for people who are nifteh! And please forgive for the cruelty I've done this chapter! Thank you... you've no idea what that meant. -Glomps j00- Ah yes, the inner-sadist. XD -Obviously could not ignore own inner sadist- Nuuu... I already killed Takuya in two different fanficlets! Ah yes, you'll get the next chapter in a moment. OMG KITTEN! -Glomps j00... again- KAWAII DESU!
CrashedmyHarley: Words cannot aptly express how terrified I am of you right now. So I'll just run. Very, very fast. And hope you don't catch up and kill me. -Cowers in FEAR- I'm sorry!
GemmaniGirl: ...I think Kouji would be a bit more than severely pissed. xD Yes, the group did have blank WTF expressions. I'm thinking most everyone did. Heheh... GG-san, the Takuya and Kouji clones are complaining how you jinxed them... XD -Hugs- Just ignore them. -Gives you more candeh-
Largo-sensei: He's Takuya. I don't think I can accurately explain his decisions, ever. Honto? Domo arigatou! -Glomps, snuggles- You. Are. So. NICE! -Hurgs- And I'm am SO SORRY! Also, Ohio sounds teh COOL. Must go there sometime when I learn how to drive...
RoseLavenderRose: -Squees- Kawaii! You asked so nicely! -Glomps- The second chapter will be posted immediately after this one!
chibikuro rose-sama: You should own McDonalds. You could like... host Fanfiction Cons or something. XD And we'd all be worshipping you n' stuff... it'd be fun!
Shitza: Holy skittles, that many? -Gawk- I hope you're okay! And yes, you updating makes us all VERY happy because you are teh goodness... and about that wish... WELL...
Angel Born of Darkness: So long as you are good! -Silence- Oh, snap. -Runs for it- I'M SO SORRY! I love you! And Kouji! Honest! -Hides-
Sailor Epyon: YES! You know their stories! Bwahahahah! And actually... this IS a video game! Boggles your mind, doesn't it? XD (j/k) Naruto references are always good. They keep your heartbeating. The SasuNaru flowin'. I am so flippin' happy you said that you've no idea. -Been worried it SUCKED- Yes. Kisei was burned past oblivion. If he wasn't, Sora from Kingdom Hearts may be wondering why his Keyblade had the remains of a vampire etched into it. YES! Kouji is a hentai, and fluff is good! YOU KNOW ALL! Also, I'm very sorry. -Hides-
Bonnie Mizuhara: Yes, exert all your hatred on Kisei and leave me oughta this... -Scampers away... AFRAID- Uhm... err... I'm sorry. I love you. Really. But uhm... you know, working eight/ten-hour long day shifts does have its drawbacks... eheh... oh living life. -Scared- I can't blame you. 'Only Axel' WAS a requested fic though... so my friend will SAY nothing about the mop... (that'd probably have you running for the hills).
Dragi or Kill: There's no such thing as 'late reviews.' So long as you enjoyed it, you don't even have to review. (But I'm honoured you took the time to do so) Thank you so much! Oh, why'd you stop WoW? (Why?)
takuya: Thank yoouuu! Uhm... err... I'M SO SORRY! -Grovels-