The Devils Gospel

Chapter 2

After Chrno and Rosette ate they wandered around for a while. As they did they talked about the past and of things they could now do.

Asmaria then showed up and asked how both of them felt. Rosette said bored and Chrno said that they were fine. While Asmaria and Rosette; Chrno got lost in his thoughts, reflecting on his time with Rosette and comparing them with his time with Mary.

Even though Aion was dead and everything was alright he had a feeling that it was not over and that Aion was still in fact alive. Joshua was saved and with the Order, but Rosette still couldn't see him.

Chrono was pulled out of his deep thoughts by Rosette who shook him violently. When Rosette got his attention she told him they were leaving.

"Going where Rosette?" Asmaria asked

"to the lake. Chrono is coming with me."

"It's getting dark Sister Rosette." a female voice from behind said.

Rosette and the other two turned around there behind them were Sister Anna, Sister Claire and Mary.

" And besides you are not supposed to leave this property and that's an order from Sister Kate." said Sister Anna.

Rosette turned her back on them, "So What its not like its far from the Order anyway. "

"you should listen to Sister Kate, Rosette." said Sister Clare. "She doesn't want you to do anything rash or violent."

Rosette made a pouting face and narrowed her eyes. "who said I was going to do anything rash or violent?"

"then why are you going?"

She walked over to Chrono and looked at him as she said dryly. "that's none of your business."

Sister Anna gave Rosette a look, "then why are you-" Rosette cut Anna off as she turned around.

"I want to spend time with Chrono. ALONE. With no one else around. Is that so wrong?"

Chrono smiled warmly as Rosette turned back to him and she took his hand and walked off. Rosette and Chrono got into a car and left without any other words to the three of them or Asmaria.

Not long after they arrived at the lake and sat in the care for awhile staring at the scenery. After a long silence the sound of Rosette crying filled the car. Chrono looked over to his partner., "Rosette?" he moved into a better position so that he could see his contractor.

"Joshua would have loved it here. It's so much like Seventh Bells lake." Rosette managed through her sobs. " I miss him Chrono! I miss him so much!" Rosette cried even more and Chrono swallowed and set a hand on her shoulder.

"I know Rosette. I know" Chrono then pulled Rosette to him, pulling her into an embrace.

Chrono Let Rosette cry and didn't say anything as she did so. When she finally stopped crying she stayed in his arms for a few more minutes before she leaned back. She wiped her eyes and thanked Chrono who smiled back at her. She was still in arms length away from Chrono and neither of them said anything for what seemed like hours.

Rosette looked at him from the corner of her eye. He was looking at her with concern and worry in his red eyes. When he looked away she looked at him. As she examined him she noted his changes. 'Something's different about him.' She thought and face forward, opened the door, looked at Chrono who was lost in his thoughts again. She grinned, leaned of to him and kissed him on the cheek and dashed out the car. Leaving shocked, dumbfounded Chrono in the car. He looked at her with a questioning look the only response he got was her sticking her tongue out at him.

Chrono grinned and got out of the car. They stared each other down and both grinned and as Rosette darted off Chrono went after her. For an hour they both ran from one another, even causing the other to fall into the shallow waters of the lake shore. They did this until both were tired and Chrono had caught Rosette in his arms. Rosette wiggled out of his arms, plopping on to the ground and pulling him down with her. Before Chrono could respond, Rosette wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him to her, and kissed him. Chrono's first thought was to do nothing but as the kiss grew longer he deepened the kiss. He placed a hand on the ground and the other gently grasped Rosettes wrist.

They broke the kiss and looked at each other with half questionable looks and love in their eyes,. She smiled up at him and he smiled back as he looked her up and down.

Back at the Magdalene Order Sister Kate had asked where Rosette was, even though she knew where Rosette could be. She order Father Remington to go and fetch Rosette and Chrono.

Father Remington objected telling Sister Kate that it's probably best for them t have time alone for once and that Rosette has her reasons for not saying anything to anyone. Sister Kate could reply to Remington Claire, Anna and Mary walked in.

"What is it girls?" Father Remington asked.

"Um We know why she left and didn't want anyone to know where she went. She went to the lake to be alone with Chrono."

"you can't blame her, Sister Kate." Joshua said weekly as he sat up. "When we first met Chrono I could tell right away, by the way she watched and reacted to him that not only was she fascinated by him. But she also became quickly infatuated by him." Joshua paused to cough and get a drink. He Smiled, "then after that a few days of watching them it was clear that he seemed to feel the same way. When I saw them together the day before they left to go find Aion. I knew that fo certain that they were, and are in love with one another."

That is impossible. A devil and a human can never be together, it breaks the laws of God and everything else." Sister Kate said with a hint of anger.

Joshua laughed, "Tell that to her." Sister Kate stormed out of the room just as Asmaria came up.

"What's going on?" She asked.

" Hello Asmaria. Sister Kate is made because she found out that Rosette and Chrono are alone at the lake and the fact that they may be in love with one another." Joshua said

"Oh, I already knew that. Its quite clear to anyone who sees them and knows them or even don't know them."

"That's true, but Sister Kate thinks that it defies the laws of god or the Devil."

"I see, nothing wrong with them being together." Asmaria smiled and Joshua agreed.

"Don't forget that Rosette is a nun of the Magdalene order and Chrono is a Devil." Father Remington said. Asmaria and Joshua both said in unison "so" as Remington walked to the door. " I am going to go try to stop Sister Kate."

"Father wait." Father Remington turned around to face Joshua. "would it be alright for me to go outside today?"

"I don't see why not. Asmaria would you help him outside for me. Asmaria nodded and Remington left. She then proceeded to help Joshua out of his bed and nearly fell but caught himself. When they got outside they were greeted by the Elder, who was ordered by Father Remington to keep an eye on Joshua.

They sat in silence under a tree for a good hour. " It is very nice out here today." Joshua said breaking the silence. " it reminds me of home. When the three of us would sit under a tree. Rosette and I would listen to Chrono tell us stories and he'd listen to one of our silly stories. There was one he didn't tell us. I think it had to do with why he was in the tomb we found him in and how his horns got broken off." Asmaria and Joshua exchanged storied until the Elder told Joshua that they should go back inside.

Father Remington had caught up with Sister Kate and was dragged with her to get Rosette from the lake. When they arrived they could see no sign of Rosette or Chrono; only the car was there.

"There by the edge of the water by the logs." Father Remington pointed at Rosette and Chrono who were sitting inches from one another talking quietly to one another.

"I don't think so you- " Chrono looked over his shoulder. "hello Father Remington." Rosette grumbled and sat up.

"Hello Sister Kate." Rosette said dryly.

" I told you specifically not to leave the Order grounds. What were you thinking by leaving to come here with him."

"For your information that none of your business what I was thinking." Rosette said turning back to Chrono. Sister Kate sighed and hung her head as Father Remington turned around.

"I'll expect you back before the sun sets." Sister Kate said and left with Remington behind her.

Rosette nodded and after they left Chrono and Rosette laughed. They exchanged smiles and stood up. Rosette took Chrono's hand and lead him along the shore of the lake. They walked along the lake talking some more, but mostly enjoying what time they have together.

The two of them walked part way into the forest near by, Chrono holding onto her waist. Rosette looked over and sighed and Chrono followed her gaze to see the sun just starting to set.

"Well lets go. " Rosette said sighs and turning away from the sunset and walked to the car. Chrono watched her and then ran to catch up to her and when they got to the car they sat there for a short time. Rosette sighed again and started the car, but when she grabbed the shift she was stopped by a hand. She looked over and looked at Chrono and gave him a weak smile.

Chrono moved closer to her and gently kissed her forehead, then her cheek and finally gently pressed his lips to hers. "come on lets go back." He whispered to her and leaned back to his seat and looked out the window . It took awhile for Rosette to regain her thoughts and backed the car up and drove from the lake.