The match ignites the flame, that lights the candle, that burns to ashes. A what if oneshot for Codename: Arcturus.

LONG HIATUS/RARE UPDATES. Trapped in a mirror the only way to escape is by replacing your soul... with another. ["I choose... Cole."] How strong is a team that in their struggle to distinguish lies from the truth, the members have forgotten how to trust each other?

"Tonight we celebrate! For justice is to rain down on this monster! Or should I say, burn him." The man grins, holding up the flaming torch. The crowd cheers as the pillar of twigs is set alight, except one girl. She stands alone, crying, screaming for them to stop. She is ignored and merely pushed to the back, away from the boy, away from her brother. AUish. T for violence & gore.