A/N: Chapter number 2.

Rosette pulled her gun and aimed it at the intruder "Who are you? Why should we follow you?" she growled, her finger resting on the trigger, ready to pull. Make one wrong move buddy, and you catch something…

Said intruder eyed her with an amused look "If I may introduce myself, my name is Vari" the demon said, making a formal bow "I am here to get you for my boss"

"And who is your boss?" Chrono growled, his fangs and claws bared "Is it Aion?"

"Aion?" Vari asked in a horrified manner "Hell no"

"Who is it then?" Rosette asked irritated "Spill, or I'll fill your body with Sacreds"

"Your pet is quite feisty Chrono. Haven't you trained her properly? Maybe I should do it for you then"

Vari said and smirked at the blonde

"PET? WHO DO YOU CALL A PET YOU-" Rosette was held back by Chrono, when she made the move to lung at the demon "Rosette, don't… you don't know what he is capable of" the little demon hissed. Rosette looked down at her partner, his eyes serious "Please calm down" She sighed and settled on glaring at the other demon instead.

"Now like I said" Vari began "If you would now please follow me" he twirled his finger once and a black hole appeared in the room, the devil walked through and disappeared in the darkness.

Rosette watched the hole with a wary look "It could be a trap; we don't know what is awaiting us in the darkness"

Chrono nodded "I know, but we have to" he said and started walking towards the hole "Wait" Chrono stopped in his track when Rosette called "Get your weapon box, we could need it"

"Okay" he said and ran off hurrily towards the Elders hut. He was back in a few minutes "I'm ready" he said as he entered the room. Rosette had changed into a new militia uniform as well "Me too, let's go"

Rosette approached the hole, but was stopped by Chrono's hand who grabbed her arm "Wait, let me enter first" he said and pulled her back "I want you to stay right behind me Rosette"

She bonked him on his head with a fist "Don't play the fearless hero here, I'm not some kind of damn damsel in distress" she grumbled. Chrono was rubbing the new forming lump on his head "I just try to protect you, it's my job" he wailed

"Your job? Your job is to carry our equipment and be by my side to help me; I don't want you to jump into the next best danger just to protect me" she scolded and huffed "I'm going first" she took some steps towards the hole but was stopped again.

Chrono had an iron grip on her wrist "No. You. Don't" he growled "Stop discussing this with me Rosette" this earned him another bonk on his already sore head.

"You're so stubborn Chrono" she huffed and looked away from him.

"I just don't want to loose you, is that so hard to understand?" he yelled angrily, glaring at her with burning red eyes. Why are you so damn stubborn?

She turned her gaze back towards him "I don't want to loose you either" she said, her voice more calm. I won't risk you… She walked over to him and placed a hand on his shoulder "Please Chrono" she whispered.

The little demon sighed "How about we go together at the same time then?"

"You couldn't have thought about that a little earlier could you?" she asked with a glare. Chrono sweat dropped "I could, but I didn't" he grinned, this comment earned him another bonk on his skull "Ouch"

"Okay then, let's go" Rosette said. Chrono took her by the hand and stepped beside her "Let's hope it isn't a trap" he said before they both walked into the darkness.

A bright flash of light illuminated from the hole and immediately blinded both of them as they entered, they had to let go of each other, to cover their eyes with their arms "Aaahhh"

Chrono called Rosette's name, but he became no answer. It suddenly was as if he was flying, or worse falling; he lost the ground under his feet and only felt the rushing of the wind around him as he dropped downwards.

For Rosette the same happened. Dammit, it was a trap…she cursed. Her fall was abruptly stopped and she felt as if she was hanging in the air. She slowly opened her eyes, but by that move, she fell the rest of the way down and landed hardly on a grassy ground. Wait a minute… grass?

She let her hand brush softly over the ground and it was indeed grass. She looked around confused "What the… where in the seven skies am I?" she asked herself and let her eyes travel over the beautiful landscape around her.

To her right was a little wood, in front of her was a lake, behind her a little hut and to her left were big grassy fields. The fields were full of colourful flowers in many different kinds. The sky was as blue as a nice summer day.

She was even more confused when she in the distance saw a little blonde girl run towards her "Mommy" the little girl cried out happily. Rosette looked around; expecting to see another woman the girl was calling to. Huh… this girl must have hallucinations or something like that…

Her thoughts were interrupted when the little girl flung her arms around her waist with a squeal of joy "Mommy" she called again and giggled happily.

"What the heck" Rosette looked down onto the crown of the little girl "Who are you?"

The little girl froze and looked upwards at her with fearful eyes.

Rosette tensed up, the girl's eyes were an amazing crimson colour, just like- "Chrono's eyes…" she thought and pulled away from the girl. She could be dangerous…

"M-Mommy?" the girl said with fear in her voice "Mommy… what's wrong mommy?"

"Listen girl… I am not your mother… you must mistake me with someone" Rosette said and started looking around again "I'm sure your mother is here somewhere"

"But-but… you're my mommy" the girl sobbed, small tears starting to stream down her chubby red cheeks.

"Hell no I am… I'm a nun for apple's sake" the blonde explained "To be a nun means, to get no children or get married, do you understand? I don't even know you"

The little girl sniffled a few times before spinning around and running towards the hut "DADDY" she cried sadly.

Rosette sighed "I hope at least her father can explain to her that I'm not her mother" she thought "Me, a mother? No way" she started walking towards the hut as well. The closer she came, the louder got the crying from the little girl.

She heard a voice try to comfort her "Shh… its okay sweetie, don't cry anymore" a male voice said gently.

Rosette got the feeling she knew this voice "No… as soon as the little girl know I'm not her mother I have to find Chrono, he's probably worried sick about me by now" and I'm worried about him as well…

The door to the hut was open, so Rosette didn't bother to knock "Uhm… hello?" she called inside, peeking in through the door. Her eyes were going huge and her mouth fell open when she saw the sight in front of her "What in the name of the six Sinners is going on here?" she burst out loudly.

The two persons in the room turned to look at her confused.

There, in his grown up form sat Chrono and was trying to comfort the little thing that was almost crying her eyes out. Her crying had now stopped though.

"Okay Chrono… would you please be so kind and explain this for me? ´Cause I think I'm gonna get a breakdown if you don't" the blonde demanded, making the red eyed demon blink. He stood up and walked over to her "Honey, aren't you feeling well?" he asked concerned, putting a hand on her forehead "Do you have a fever?"

She slapped his hand away and glared at him "Explain, now… and why the heck are you calling me honey" she growled, making the demon flinch.

The little girl walked up beside Chrono and asked him scared "Daddy… is-is mommy sick?"

Chrono smiled down at her "No, of course not, she is just a little tired… how about you go outside and play for awhile so mommy can rest"

The girl nodded, but before she walked outside like Chrono told her to, she hugged Rosette and said "Please get well soon mommy" then let her go and ran out the door.

Rosette was slowly boiling over, she watched the girl disappear out through the door and back into the green field. She was startled when she felt a pair of strong arms wrap themselves around her and pulling her against a warm surface "What is wrong honey, you've never acted like that before" Chrono whispered and nuzzled her neck.

Rosette's face exploded into a blush. What the hell is he doing?? She mentally screamed and turned around to bonk him on his head "Ouch" he winced and rubbed the new lump on his crown "What was that for? I didn't do anything"

"Yes you did, you nuzzled my neck" she replied

"So? I do that often… what is wrong with you? Did something happen?" he asked, worry and fear audible in his voice.

Rosette sighed and sat down on a chair. Something definitely happened when I stepped into that hole… and how is real Chrono? I start to get very worried about him…

Chrono stepped over to her "Aren't you happy with me anymore?" he asked sadly "I thought you wanted this"

"Maybe I wanted this, but this here hasn't happened yet (I'm not even sure it will ever happen)… I am a nun in the Magdalene Order… you can't even be in that form because of our contract, see-" she showed him the pocket watch around her neck "It's still counting down my lifetime… which means, we're still in a contract… understand?" she got up from the chair and looked at him. His face was blank, his eyes just giving her one big confused look.

"Oh forget it, this is only a dream… an illusion" It has to be that… "I'm out of here" she walked towards the door and was about to step through it, when she felt a hand grab hers "I want you to go to bed and rest Rosette" he almost commanded.

Rosette pulled against his grip "Let me go Chrono" she growled "I have to go now"

She froze when she saw his eyes start to glow a bright red colour. I just knew this was a trap…

She now struggled even more and actually managed to break free and escape outside. She was met by a frightening sight though. The landscape had changed from peaceful and beautiful, to a landscape of horror. The wood was on fire, the lake seemed to be made of lava and where the green grass once was, was now a black ground. The sky was a dark blue colour as well.

"I should have known this was a trap" she thought and saw the little girl in the middle of the whole; her eyes glowing the same way Chrono's did. Seems I'm in trouble…

She looked back at the hut, which had now turned into a big black mountain, in front of the whole thing stood Chrono; he had changed into his demon form now.

She pulled her gun immediately and aimed it at him. What am I supposed to do? She let her eyes travel around, but couldn't see anything that could help her out of the situation she was trapped in, so she started running. Better than nothing…

She was soon stopped when an invisible wall prevented her in going any further "Augh… this reminds me of something" she burst, remembering the time she had an out-of-the-body-experience.

She spun around and saw her "Husband" and "Daughter" start to surround her. She aimed her gun at them again "Stop right there you two, or I'm gonna fill your demonic bodies with Gospels" she warned, but it didn't seem to impress them much.

"I said stay away" she repeated a little louder. Chrono roared in an almost lion like manner, baring his claws.

She pulled the trigger, but to her greater shock, the bullet was dodged by his hand and hit a burning tree instead "Horsefeatheres" she cursed.

She thought it was over, fear now started showing on her face. She shut her eyes closed when Chrono lift his clawed hand, ready to strike.

BANG

A loud roar of pain filled the air and she dared to open her eyes. She saw Chrono fall to the ground, clutching his face with his clawed hands. The little girl screamed and ran over to her "Father" She was pretty angry now. Her eyes glowing even more now and she let out a loud shriek, jumping at the blonde.

"Wait, I didn't do anything" Rosette called and shut her eyes closed once more.

BANG

Another shot cut off the attack of the demons and the girl fell to the ground lifeless. Chrono had stopped moving now as well.

Rosette fell to her knees relieved "Oh mi God… this was so close…" she panted.

"ROSETTE"

She jerked her head up and saw a familiar little form run towards her with a big relieved smile. Her eyes stung and started getting watery "C-C-Chrono… CHRONO" she got up from the ground and ran towards her saviour.

She was soon in a pair of warm arms that hugged her tightly to a warm surface "I was so worried about you" Chrono whispered into her ear "Are you hurt?" she shook her head "No, I'm fine" she whispered back and pulled away to look him over "How about you?" she asked

He smiled "I'm fine too… now let's get away from here" he took her hand and led her away from the two lifeless forms on the ground. His hair hung loosely, his yellow ribbon gone, his jacket had a few splits and his face a few bruises.

She was happy to see him though and happy he was okay "Why did that guy do this? Didn't he want to lead us to his boss?" she asked annoyed.

Chrono smiled up at her "Devils rarely keep promises Rosette… well, most devils" he added

"You keep promises don't you?" she asked, making him stop in his tracks "I… I'll do everything to keep them Rosette" he replied. At least I will try to keep them… "I promise to protect you"

"Chrono… didn't I tell you I weren't a damsel in distress?" she sighed

"And still I had to save you a few minutes ago" he smirked

"I…" she trailed off. She knew he was right. She suddenly stopped, almost making Chrono fall.

He was startled when she pulled him into another hug though "R-Rosette" he stuttered, thinking she might be sick. A smile found its way over his features when he heard her next words "Thank you for saving my life Chrono" she whispered and felt him hug her back "You're welcome Rosette" he replied, his smile widening even more. I doubt it was the first time though…

A/N: That was chapter number two :D I hope you liked it. I had a little trouble with it, but I did my best and overlooked it a few times. Please review okay?