Chrono,

This is a story of time, death, prayer, and forgiveness. This is Rosette's story.

I can still remember the day that she came to me in my church, asking to transcribe her memories for you.

"Why?" I had asked, looking down at the crimson book, the very book that now rests in your hands if you are reading this.

She softly smiled at me. "Father, I am going to die. Rather soon, in fact." She shushed my attempts to protest. "I knew it would happen when I made the contract. I'm not afraid. And I don't regret it any of it. However, I know that when he comes back, he is going to blame himself. He is going to hide away, possessed by guilt. But…"

Rosette finally looked me in the eye, her own glistening with tears.

"I don't want him to be locked up in the darkness again. I want him to know how much our journey meant to me. It was only four years… but they mean more to me than any other time in my life. All I want… is a chance to say thank you."

I had paused for a moment, not knowing how to respond to that honest confession. "Why… why me?" I finally asked.

Rosette smiled again. "You were there, Father. You saw our struggles and pain, our laughter and smiles. You saw us from the beginning. You understand. Joshua… Joshua still feels pain anytime I even mention him. He feels that it is his fault I am dying, no matter how many time I have told him that it was my choice. Azmaria… she feels so much guilt at no letting him know how much time I actually have left. It... would make her too sad."

"So, please… Ewan… will you do this one last thing for me?"

I was stunned for a brief moment at her kindness to protect the ones she loved and touched by the fact that she was asking me to do this.

I agreed and she smiled, still soft and gentle, but this time with true joy.

Chrono, if you are reading this, know that Rosette loved you. She loved you with all of her soul. This is merely a testament to her feelings for you.

This is her story. In her own words.

Ewan Remington


Wow, my first Chrono Crusade fic. OO And it's going to be a long one folks. I promise you that.

This story follows the manga, but I may slip a few anime fluff moments in there. I may even write my own. Who knows? The main point is that I am following the manga, writing a chapter for each individual manga chapter, if that makes sense.

Please read and review, as this is a huge gamble for me.

This first prologue – and the rest of this story – is dedicated to MisoGirl. Happy holidays, and don't worry- your vid is coming soon!

DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own Chrono Crusade. If I did… heh heh heh. I'll let you think about that.