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Asch is the lost prince of a country torn asunder by prophecy. Cloned and replaced by a new prince, Asch finds himself amongst the ranks of God-Generals, fighting to destroy the very prophecy for peace that his clone will fulfill. War, magic & science clash, but at their heart stands Asch the Bloody. (Source: Bandai Entertainment)

A collection of stories: 1. *Kaerubeki Basho* (The Place I Must Return To) Asch Gaiden - The story of Asch, born Luke fon Fabre to the Duke and Duchess of Kimlasca. This story shows his trust in Van, the loss of his previous way of life, and the other events that led to him joining the Order of Lorelei as "Asch the Bloody". 2. *Ushii Yuku Subete* (Destruction of Everything) Ion Gaiden - A story about the life of the Original Ion. It shows the despaired life he lived as a someone who could tell the future, who could foresee everything, including his own demise. It also shows how the God-General Arietta first became a part of the Order of Lorelei, and how she lived her life as the Original Ion's Fon Master Guardian. 3. *Musubi Yuku Chikai* Peony Gaiden - The story of Emperor Peony IX and his love with Nephry and his ascent to the throne of Malkuth. 4. *Dance! Dance!! Dance!!!* Anise and Dist Gaiden - The story of how Dist and Anise met within the Order of Lorelei and how a they created a dysfunctional friendship that gave both the ability to move forward and show compassion to others. 5. *Episode 00* Chapter 00 Gaiden - In the time before the occurances of Tales of the Abyss, Ion resolves himself to do better as a Fon Master. Accompanied by his Fon Master Guardian, Anse and Colonel Jade Curtiss of Malkuth, the unlikely group heads forward to bring peace between Kimlasca and Malkuth.

A Tales of the Abyss side story that focuses on Jade Curtiss, also known as Jade the Necromancer.

Characters: Luke, Asch, Natalia, Tear, Mieu, Sync, Arietta, Van, Anise, Ion, etc. Several short stories involving our favourite RPG including a few 4-koma panels!

Pairing: Luke x Guy

Pairing: Ion + Anise

Three stories, each exploring what it means to be 'Ion'. Or maybe what it means to not be Ion.

Characters: slight Asch/Natalia, slight Luke/Natalia, Syn From Addiction: Natalia has dreams; Asch has nightmares.

Characters/Pairing(s): Jade, Peony, Dist, appearances from the main party; implied Peony x Jade, Dist > Jade, but nothing you won't find in canon

Pairing: Peony x Jade

Pairing: Peony x Jade

Characters: Guy, Jade, Mary, Luke Warnings: Backstory spoilers for Guy and Jade.