Just for those who forgot to read the summary's warnings: this is going to end up dark. It's also based more on the manga than the anime, and it has a life of its own. That means it's not intended to reflect my opinions on anything, because the story is quite determined to have its way despite me, alright?

Shadows on the Walls
By Ryo Hoshi

§1 The Game

He knows, now, that he doesn't sleep. His old friend/enemy/ally had learned the truth, paid the price, and now...

The world must be ordered. It did not matter that he did not wish it, that he wished to be free of the job.

The world must be preserved. It did not matter that he had learned the truth of it, and the wish to be free resided deep inside him.

There was a hope, though. If it was played right, maybe, just maybe...

Maybe a true way out would open up, before...

Next section will be up in a few days, and yes, they get longer. Please review, it'll remind me to keep posting.