Aion's and Joshua's New Pet
I do not own any of the characters originally from the anime Chrono Crusade I did create the character of Clara however but the anime does not belong to me.
Chapter One: A New Sinner
Aion and his followers were investigating a sighting of another demon or sinner as they were called on the east coast. Joshua was feeling well enough today to go with them instead of staying home with Fiore. Aion looked at Joshua "if at any time you feel ill just let us know I can call Fiore" he said looking at him "ok but I am fine" he replied smiling as they continued walking. Rizelle, Viede, and Genai were following behind Joshua and Aion as they got into the darkness Aion went ahead followed by the other three Joshua walking a bit slower feeling a bit tired out but not wanting to go home. As the four turned the corner Joshua stopped hearing a noise coming from a nearby alley he turned toward it and tried to see but it was too dark so he began slowly and cautiously walking down the alley. He came upon a grouping of dumpsters and heard the noise again and looked over a few garbage cans seeing a young girl about Fiore's age huddled up against the wall her head in her knees as she was shivering it being cold outside. Joshua blinked and moved the garbage can a bit causing a small noise as the girl looked up alarmed and saw him "w-who are you?" she asked as he moved forward slowly "I'm Joshua who are you?" he asked tilting his head a bit. "I'm Clara" she said looking down a bit as it began to gently rain and Joshua moved next to her covering them with his coat. "I didn't think anyone came down here" she said looking at him "well I'm with some friends were searching for something and I heard you" he explained moving some hair from her face looking at his hand as he felt rested and calm now.
After a bit Aion turned around to see how Joshua was doing only to find him gone. "Where is he?" he asked looking stern at Rizelle, Viede, and Genai as the three looked at one another and then him "he was right behind us a few minutes ago" they said looking behind them " he must of turned a wrong way and got separated" Genai said. "We have to go back then" Aion said walking by them as the three turned and began following him as they retraced their steps. They got to the alley's entrance and looked around a bit until Viede turned to Aion "shhh" he said "listen" he said as the others looked at Aion and went quite. The sound of Joshua's voice is heard coming from the end of the alley as Aion began walking down the alley looking around for him. He came up to the dumpster and saw Joshua "there you are we were looking for you" he said as Joshua looked up "I'm sorry I heard someone crying" he said moving the coat a bit as Clara came into view and Aion blinked a bit kneeling down and looked at her "you're a demon" he said looking her up and down "why are you out here in this weather?" he asked looking at her "uh well I was caged up and I had to escape I couldn't stay there" she said looking down "what is your name?" Aion asked her as she looked up at him "Clara" she replied. "your quite strong I can feel that" he said looking at Joshua who seemed fine now "and you seem better" he said blinking as Joshua looked at him "I don't know why but when I found her I felt perfectly fine" he said. Rizelle and the other two were at the end of the alley watching them as Aion blinked a bit "you should come with us were like you and we can help you" he said as she looked toward Joshua who she now felt safe with as he smiled a bit and nodded "he's right" he said "I guess I have nowhere else to go" she said as Aion held his hand out and she gently took it as he pulled her up and smiled as Joshua got up himself fixing his coat.
A noise is heard as a large bird flew down and landed on Aion's arm and he looked at it as it seemed to be giving him information. "We know where it is this way" he said waving his hand and Joshua held Clara's hand and they headed out after Aion the other three following them blinking noticing Joshua acting different from his ill self. Aion smiled a bit as they headed to an excluded area and he began looking around. Joshua stopped with Clara as the other three walked down to help look with Aion. He bent down near a pile of dirt and stood back up holding a shining gem in his hand "perfect" he said "we are done here let's head home" he said and began walking as Clara stopped looking down "it's ok we'll take care of you" Joshua said smiling as she looked at him and nodded her head walking with him following the others. The group headed off toward a lighter area out of the city, meanwhile at the Magdalene Order Rosette and Chrono were standing in front of Sister Kate who was looking at them Father Remington was sitting in a chair. "We have to find her before they do" Sister Kate said shaking her head "I can't believe I am relying on you Sister Rosette" she said holding her head "Don't worry too much I am sure she can handle this" Father Remington said smiling as he looked at Sister Kate. "You have so much trust in her father" she said shaking her head as Rosette looked at Chrono and nodded "were on it" she said and ran off leaving Sister Kate with Father Remington "I'm sure she will be fine" he said looking at a paper he was holding. "Who better to find a demoness then her" he said. Chrono looked at Rosette as they walked "are you sure we can do this?" he asked as she smiled to him "of course and maybe I will get a hint about Joshua" she said as they headed off toward their car. Aion and the others arrived back to at his beach house and they all entered as Fiore smiled "welcome back" she said "where is Joshua is he ok?" she asked looking at Aion. "He is outside we found a stray and Joshua has taken a liking to her it seems" he said sitting at the table "tea please" he said as Fiore nodded going into the kitchen "so now what do we do?" Viede asked looking at Aion as Genai and Rizelle took a seat at the table also. Fiore walked in with a tray of tea and began serving it to them as Joshua walked in holding Clara's hand still "It's ok don't be scared" he said smiling as he pulled a chair out for her and she sat down Joshua sitting next to her now as Fiore served them tea. "Thank you Fiore" Joshua said and took a sip smiling "good as always" he said as Fiore nodded and headed back into the kitchen.
Aion stirred his tea before picking it up and taking a sip looking at Joshua "so she will stay with us I won't let them take her away" he said slamming his hand on the table. Joshua looked at him "I will take care of her" he said smiling "gives me something to do" he said looking at her. Aion smiled and looked at him "if you wish it is nice to see you smiling again so maybe taking care of her will help you" he said sipping his tea again "I don't want to seem like a burden" she said holding her tea cup "no worries your one of us" he said smiling "you're welcome here just like everyone else." She smiled lightly sipping her tea as Joshua took a biscuit and began munching on it. "I'll show you where you can sleep after tea" Aion said smiling continuing to drink his tea. Joshua seemed more and more interested in Clara noticing changes in his mood and not feeling so sick. Aion noticed the change in Joshua and smiled thinking "maybe we finally found someone who can help him control his sickness" as he drank his tea. Joshua laughed a bit as Clara was looking at the biscuits trying to figure out what they were exactly. "It's not poison you can eat it" he said shaking his head as he ate another one and she joined him taking a bite. Rizelle was talking with Viede and Genai about what to do next as Aion had joined in with them now Joshua and Clara getting more acquainted with one another. After they had finished Aion and Joshua showed Clara where she could stay a small cozy room looking out at the beach. "Thank you" she said and sat down on the bed as Aion nodded and walked out to check on the others. Joshua sat down next to her on the bed "is this place ok?" he asked looking at her "it is fine I'm sure this place is nice" she said smiling. "I'll just have to get used to a new place" she said lying back gently on the bed.