Chapter 1: Guardian Angel
A/N: Yes, I know…another fic from me means chaos literally. But this fic is going to be the sequel, not one of my usual "what if…?" deals. Since I read the sequel focuses on Jr. well…guess who's the star? You guessed it. Also I'm not sure yet on pairings because half of me thinks Jr. and Momo are cute and the other wants Jr. and chaos (which is cute for a yaoi pairing!) so who knows really? Ok, now read and enjoy and yes the story makes more sense next chapter (title too)
Prelude: A meeting between to two will turn the gears…the fate of one person, one man who could shape the future of humanity.
"So…I have to protect…him?"
"His name is Rubedo yet he asks others to call him Jr. Can you handle it? He is in for some tough times and you'll need to stay by him."
"I understand. I won't let him die."
"If you fail…"
"I understand."
"Good, now go…and do not let him see 'you'!"
"Yes…I know…but, it will be difficult…"
"I know that! That's why I have you…even if you are being punished you can still help, maybe you'll even be set free after this!"
"I…hope so…"
Jr. walked down the hallway, his shoes echoing in the empty air. He passed by vending machines and benches but really, he wasn't there at all.
"Albedo…" He whispered softly. He heard that man's laughter everyday…he saw his face when he closed his eyes…and even now, knowing he wasn't there, Jr. could still feel him near. "He really is my dark half…always there…"
Jr. rounded the corner of the Durandal, not even thinking as he ran into something soft. He looked up and saw green eyes and silver hair. Odd, since it was one a.m. No one should be up but here he was…
"Oh, hey chaos."
"Hello Jr." chaos took a step large back from the boy. "You seem troubled."
Wonder why he stepped away? Not like him… "Er, not really. I'm just thinking about some stuff."
"Albedo?" chaos asked.
"Yeah…" Jr. sighed. "I just can't stop thinking about it…about him…"
"You can't escape him." chaos said. "I know what that's like. I'm sure your mind is on him a lot…"
"Yeah…but I just keeping thinking about MOMO…what he did to her…" He looked up suddenly, locking eyes with the taller man. "chaos, tell me honestly…do you think he really was enjoying it?"
"Huh?" Even chaos was caught off guard by that question. It was just so odd of a question to ask… "You mean, do I believe Albedo enjoyed having his hand in MOMO?"
"Yes." Rubedo winced a little. It sounded even worse when said out loud.
"Is that what's really bothering you?" chaos asked. Jr. nodded. "Very well, if it will help you then yes. He seemed far too happy just for the data."
"Damn that bastard!" Jr. shouted suddenly.
"Hm, that's odd." chaos said, though he really meant to think it.
"What?!" Jr. looked nervous.
"It's just…you already knew the answer to that." chaos smiled. "I think you have something else in mind…it's fine if you don't want to tell me. It's late, you should sleep." chaos walked off, leaving Jr. confused.
"What, am I a book to him or something?!"
"Contact made…"
"He knows…that Albedo is…"
"Don't worry. I can handle this…"
"Are you sure? I'll still let you back out…"
"I told you before, I cannot allow him to die."
"Very well…go then…"
"Do you think it's true?" MOMO asked chaos the next day.
"Yes, I do." chaos watched her reaction.
"I see…" she frowned and looked away. "So Albedo is coming…but why?"
"Who knows?" chaos and MOMO were sitting in the café of the Elsa. "It's hard to say…I only found out this morning and honestly I've only told you."
"Why?" She asked in surprise.
"Well, what good is it to get everyone worried when he won't be here for at least a week? Jr.'s already worried enough thinking he might come…I need to investigate him more before Albedo gets here." chaos explained to the pink haired girl.
"Investigate?" MOMO stared at chaos. "You're acting weird lately chaos."
"I know…" chaos sighed heavily. "I just have something important coming up and well…it's just so much is happening at the same time."
"Oh, I see…" MOMO paused, then smiled. "Is it your birthday?"
"My birthday?" chaos chuckled and shook his head. "No but I believe it's going to be Shion's now that I think about it."
"Oh, we'll have to do something for her!" MOMO said quickly. "Before Albedo gets here!"
"You aren't worried?" chaos asked.
"Not really…I mean…" MOMO slumped in her chair. "Albedo…he's in my nightmares but you know what? I think…since we know he's coming then we can prepare and then nothing bad will happen! And like you said, everyone will be edgy so…plus if Jr.'s nervous then a birthday party will make everyone happy!" chaos grinned and ruffled MOMO's hair.
"You know, that's a good idea. A party might make everyone better…let's get the others and plan it." chaos got up and started for the door. "But MOMO, don't tell anyone Albedo is coming understood? It's our secret."
"I know." MOMO smiled. "You can count on me chaos!"
"I know…" chaos' eyes softened. "But still…if you become worried then talk to me ok?"
"Alright!" MOMO nodded and chaos left. She sat alone, thinking happily about party plans when a sudden thought popped in her head. "I wonder who told him about Albedo coming?"
"A party for Shion's day of birth." KOS-MOS said in her robotic tone. chaos had just finished telling her the plan, minus the 'before Albedo comes' part.
"Yes, I think it would help to have some fun since everyone's nervous." chaos explained.
"I will help with the prepartion. However, Shion has a 89.798% chance of discovering our plan." KOS-MOS stated. chaos shrugged.
"Why do you say that?"
"Shion is intelligent and the group we are planning with is close, making it easy for informative leaks." KOS-MOS told chaos, adding "Having it a week before her birthday lowers risk to 67.987% of her finding out."
"Good." chaos smiled. "Tell Ziggy and the crew. I'll go tell Alan and Jr." chaos ran off excitedly.
"Affirmative."
A/N: Kay, that's all for now. Next time: Who told chaos about Albedo? What is Jr. really worried about? Will the party plans fail? What's with the two mystery guys protecting Jr.? What does the title mean? It's all next week on: Xenostar!