Well, I wish I could say that all these stories are mine, but I couldn't see myself passing this one up. I always wanted to write a Chrono Crusade story, and Kuramasgal gave me the opportunity to do this. Of course it has been redone to fit my agenda, but most of it is from the original story. Please bear with me.
The Devil's Plan
Summary: Aion did more than just give Rosette a kiss. When Rosette starts acting strange, will Chrono be able to save her, or will Aion have his way again?
Disclaimer: You know the drill. I own nothing belonging to Chrono Crusades. I do own the entire TV series on DVD and the entire manga set. That's got to be worth something.
Dedication: This story is dedicated to Kuramasgal. Thank you so much for the opportunity to control the Chrono Crusade world. You're an awesome writer, so never stop. Thanks.
Leaving the Mark
Rosette stood in front of Aion holding her gun. She was breathing raggedly, trembling in fear and anger.
"I WON'T LET YOU GET AZMARIA!" she yelled, tightening her finger on the trigger of the gun. She had run from where Aion threw Chrono into the small cliff so she was in front of where Azmaria was hiding. Aion laughed at the young nun as he continued to approach her.
"You can't shoot me. I'm the only one who knows where your dear brother Joshua is," he said, and then looked around at all of them. "My dear little apostle girl, jewel witch, Rosette Christopher. The truth is this is all His fault." Aion pointed to the air, referring to God. "Do you think that the God that you worship really cares? After all you've done for Him, has He ever helped you? Rosette Christopher, has He ever spoken to you even once? This is just the way it is. He doesn't see anything. He doesn't save anyone." Aion practically purred as he gazed at them smiling.
"ROSETTE! DON'T LISTEN!" Chrono gasped as loudly as his crushed throat would let him.
"Even now in your most desperate times of need, Rosette, has your God even spoken to you even once?" Aion asked smiling.
"TELL ME WHERE IS JOSHUA!" Rosette demanded trembling, tears forming in her eyes.
"He is safe. I have saved him." Aion said smiling.
"What?" she asked in confusion.
"He was suffering. I have saved him from the pain that your God left him with all those years ago, the pain that I know the apostle girl has, the pain that I know the jewel witch has. The pain that you've all suffered from is the doing of your God." He stepped closer and Rosette snapped her gun at him, trembling. "Apostle girl, come with me and help me save this world. I can save all of you." He stepped forward and Rosette squeezed the trigger lightly. "You can't shoot me or you'll never find where little Joshua is." He stepped forward again and Rosette fired the gun as she yelled in anger. Feathers went flying, but it didn't matter. Aion stood as if unaffected by the bullet. She was breathing deep jagged breaths as she tried to speak.
"I won't let you have Azmaria!" she shouted in a strained voice. Aion stared into her eyes as he spoke.
"You let me have your brother." That was all he needed to say. Rosette couldn't take it anymore. She lowered her gun as her eye started to tremble in pain. "Poor Sister Rosette. Four years is such a long and cruel length of time. You have suffered such anguish because of your God, but I can save even you, my dear, just like I save Joshua."
"Joshua…" She whimpered quietly. "No…"
"ROSETTE!" Chrono and Satella yelled at her.
"Give yourself to me Mary of Magdalene. I can save even you." He grabbed her throat and squeezed slightly. Rosette gasped and her eyes widened. She stood still. She couldn't move because her body had gone into shock. No. No. No. I didn't give Joshua to him. But the things he is saying…They're true. Rosette let the gun drop to her side and she stood limply, seeing nothing with a wide, broken stare. Aion smiled even wider and gently released her throat and trailed his finger along her throat, across her cheek to under her chin, grasping it firmly. His other hand grasped her upper arm tightly. Rosette didn't do anything except stand there with her face tilted upwards as Aion's face leaned towards hers. "Come to me."
"ROSETTE!" Chrono screamed just as Aion's lips touched hers. They all felt themselves being pushed back by a strong gust of demonic energy.
Aion continued to kiss Rosette, and she remained unresponsive. Aion smirked against her lips. Good, everything is going the way I planned. Soon, Joshua, your sister will be joining you. All I have to do is make sure she won't have any other choice. He trailed off in thought and pushed his lips harder against Rosette's and he gently bit the inside of her lip with his fangs. Suddenly her watch pulsed and opened, spurting out electric blue energy.
"AION!" Chrono bellowed as miasma began consuming him. His eyes turned red and his fangs lengthened. "Get away from her!"
"The miasma…?" Satella muttered in shock. Aion pulled away from Rosette, still holding her.
"That's it, Chrono. Spread your sinner's wings once again!" Aion said loudly to Chrono. The miasma continued to consume him. No, he was consuming the miasma. He would have continued if the voice hadn't stopped him.
"Please stop!" Azmaria cried as she came out from her hiding spot. "Please don't hurt my friends! I'll come with you!" Aion dropped Rosette and walked over to Azmaria. Rosette didn't move and her eyes were shut. Now she was breathing harshly.
"I'll come with you." Azmaria repeated desperately. "Just don't hurt them anymore." Rosette slowly opened her eyes, still trying to control her raspy breaths.
"Don't do it Azmaria! It won't change anything or help anyone. It won't make anything better," she whispered as fiercely as she could. Aion continued to walk until he was in front of Azmaria.
"Come with me, apostle," he said with a smile for Azmaria. "Think of the disasters that have occurred today as a welcoming into the fold." He put a hand on her shoulder and was suddenly consumed with a brilliant white light that was coming from the apostle child. He shrieked as it consumed him and it slowly spread out all over the Manhattan area. All of the living dead started to burn as the seal was restored. As soon as everything was back to normal, the light faded and Azmaria fell to the ground.
"AZMARIA!" someone shouted. When Azmaria opened her eyes, Satella smiled at her and followed Azmaria's gaze as she looked down at the cross she put under her coat. They shared a knowing smile then averted their attention to Chrono and Rosette.
"He's gone," Rosette murmured softly.
"Yes, but that wasn't the real Aion," Chrono said as he hugged Rosette lightly. Rosette clenched her fist and winced slightly, knowing this wasn't the end. It was just the beginning.
Aion looked across New York from on top of his skyscraper with a smile across his face.
"So that is what happens when you send a shadow. You are a clever one." He looked to the sky as his smile widened. He knew he had lost the battle, but he was winning the war. "I'll have to change my strategy, but the girl will be mine." He laughed as he continued to think how his plans would affect Chrono and the ones he loved so dearly. He would make sure Chrono would lose everything. It was the only way he would return to the devils.
Well, how is it? Is it absolutely dreadful, or is it without a doubt incredible? Let me know. Kuramasgirl would like to know. Please let me know. Cya.
