Demon's-Shadow77 (DS77) & Rosefighter (RF): We would like to welcome you to Chapter 2 of Mono No Aware I. We are sorry that it took us a while to get this chapter to you, so to make up for that we will post two chapters.

RF: Be prepared. Some of these chapters for a while will be nothing but death fics. We have to get ready for the Anime change over after all.

DS77: As for our disclaimer…. Az would you be so kind.

Azmaria: Hello //jumps up and down//…Demon's-Shadow77 and Rosefighter do not own any of the anime presented here. Thanks//skips out of view//

DS77 & RF: On with the show…err chapter 2!

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Title: Mono No Aware I

Authors: Demon's-Shadow77 and Rosefighter

Anime: Chrono Crusade, Saiyuki, and Yu Yu Hakusho

Chapter Title: Top of the Charts

Pairings for this Chapter: None

Setting: At a publishing company…

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Mariana's voice whispered off the intercom, "Sir your ten o' clock appointment is here. It's Joshua Christopher."

Julian smiled to himself as he instructed Mariana to let the boy and his guardian in. Julian was surprised when he saw Remington again, he looked so tired and sadness was etched into his features, had it only been a week ago when he had met this man. When Remington smiled at him his features were briefly illuminated in genuine happiness. The blond and pale young man next to him must be the boy who Remington had spoken about.

"Would either of you like some coffee?" Julian asked, hoping it would put some life back into Remington's eyes.

"Sure," the boy, Joshua, chorused.

Julian chuckled to himself as he pushed the "call" button to notify Mariana to bring coffee. Julian sat down and handed the publishing contract to Joshua who was seated in one of the recliners across his desk.

"If you have any questions on some of the terms Joshua just let me know," he said as Mariana brought in and passed out the coffee.

Joshua smiled and then laughed as he signed the contract and handed it back to Julian, "Here you go. Wow Father Remington I never thought I'd get it finished."

"Great. We will get this to print as soon as you choose an image for your cover. Mariana has some of your drawings as well as some sketches from some of our artists for you to choose from," Julian stated as he ushered Joshua out into the lobby.

Julian turned back to Remington, "I see the years after her death have been hard on you, my friend." Remington barely smirked at the remark as he rose from his seat and faced Julian.

"Yes, I suppose it has been, but helping Joshua dulls the pain, if only for a little while. And you my friend, or should I call you the 'moonlight worker', how have you been?"

"Fine, just fine. And Julian is my name here," Julian stated and continued, "If you ever need any support do not hesitate to let me know Remington.

Remington said nothing, simply nodded, as he headed out the door. Julian waved good-bye to the over anxious Joshua as he left, and then proceeded to organize the contract and sketches to send to the printing house.

--Three Weeks Later--

He had just finished writing an appointment down when the phone rang, "Hello?"

"Julian Michael?"

"Yes."

"Julian Michael this is Tony from the New York Times…Chrono Crusade by Joshua Christopher just hit our number one spot," the voice explained.

"Wonderful! Thank you I will let him know," Julian replied and set the receiver down.

Julian flipped through a few pages before finding Remington's number. He picked up the phone and proceeded to dial the number. However, before the phone call went through his office door was slammed open.

Remington stepped inside, his eyes broken, his body sagging in distraught, and his voice cracked as he asked Julian if he could come in. Julian looked at his friend, "What's wrong Remington?"

"Joshua died in his sleep this morning. His body just couldn't keep going anymore," Remington stated as he slumped into the chair across the desk.

"Lord, but his book just made the top of the lists."

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DS77 & RF: Well that's it for chapter 2. Please stay tuned for future chapters.

RF: Please review too so that we can get feed back on what you think.

DS77: Can anyone tell me what allusion was made for Julian…for instance what character from what anime?