"A Kishin egg?"

Chrona whispered her eyes going wide. Then, that meant this was her and Ragnarok's first mission. She felt her partner's wavelength give a eager pulse at the words. But, they had barely just accomplished soul resonating a couple of days ago, it had been agonizing for the both of them and only lasted about thirty minutes. And it had taken them a whole 3 years just to accomplish the feat! Her mother had been patient yet pushing at the same time, she said they had 5 years to practice resonating and honing her battle skills. But Chrona was not blind, she could see her mothers impatience, the eagerness to start her plans and experiments. Chrona had asked what they were, but her mother had only replied it was none of her concern and to only do what she told her and Ragnarok to do without question.

Her mother nodded an eager head bob. Her eyes glinting maliciously in the dim light.

"Yes it will be about fifty miles away from here in a town called Running Stone. I will give you detailed instructions when you get there!"

Her mothers aura cracked with excitement.

Oh she forgot, this woman was Medusa, not her mother. Her and Ragnarok had discussed this a long time ago when they were younger, and both had decided that Chrona should just stop calling her mother, because she was nothing like one. As the years passed Medusa had made sure that the training had been increased. It had been hard for both them and still is, but the pressure had pushed her and Ragnarok apart. He was furious cursing Medusa as he flowed furiously through her body, he kept asking "Why can't we kill her? Why?!" even though he already knew the answer. It was impossible. To put it in simple terms, they were not strong enough. Chrona had sat quietly while Ragnarok had yelled at her , cursing her for being so weak and helpless. She knew he didn't mean what he said at the time, that he was just frustrated at being so powerless.

Medusa eagerly pushed them to her magic room, making them stand in the center where a pentagram was drawn in what looked like blood as she chanted...

"Nake snake cobra cobubraaa..."

Chrona felt dizziness slam into her as the room suddenly began to spin, faster, and faster, Medusa's chant seeming to wrap around her body squeezing her until she heard a loud crack and then everything went black.

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Chrona fell to the ground, coughing and sputtering trying to regain her balance. She blinked, her eyes darting wildly around her, what is this place? It looked like a ghost town.

"This is Running Stone, hurry, move towards the tower in middle of town, that is where you will find the Kishin egg!"

Chrona started at the voice of Medusa, quickly jumping to her feet and turning towards the large tower that stuck out like a sore thumb. She felt Ragnarok pulse before materializing on top of her head.

"Fucking bitch!"

She heard him grumble, making her cringe, he was talking about Medusa but still, she didn't like such language from him. Her eyes turned towards the ground as she shuffled her feet. Why couldn't things be normal, Ragnarok was drifting away from her and Medusa was the cause. Or at least that is what she would like to blame all of it on. But Chrona knew it was also her fault for letting him down and for not being there when he needed her. She just dealt with her own pain, and shut her partner out completely when times grew rough through the years. She didn't know how to comfort and her words seemed useless when she tried. So, she just stopped trying all together. Why did things have to be this way?

Ragnarok slammed a fist down on her head hard, making her tip on her feet for a moment before she caught herself.

"What the hell are you doing daydreaming? Get moving dumbass!"

He snarled, grabbing tiny fist fulls of her hair and pulling relentlessly, making her yelp. She swatted at his hands and felt him let go as she started forwards. She stopped suddenly at the large oak doors, staring at the weird patterns carved into the ancient wood. She felt another hard bop.

"Well? What are you waiting for bitch? Don't tell me you've forgotten how to open doors!"

She grimaced again before, twisting the door handle and giving it a hard shove. Her eyes blinked trying to get used to the change in light, before focusing on a tall and lanky thing in the center of the room. She squinted, it looked like a giant lizard of some sort. He seemed to come out of a trance as he suddenly sprung to life, spilling saliva everywhere as it opened its huge maw and let out a thundering roar. Her eyes trailed its curved hooked teeth before her ears picked up a faint hissing sound causing her gaze to shift to the floor. Its saliva seemed to be melting the floor. Acid?

Getting the message that he would have to make the first move, the creature lurched forward on its powerful legs, his muscles working in perfect rhythm. Chrona quickly dodged to the right, feeling Raganrok flow into her palm, vibrating with excitement. The creature quickly pivoted towards her, lashing out with its front claws only to catch air as Chrona dived underneath slicing the underbelly of the monster before jumping left barley missing a slash to the face. Chrona was about to go in for another attack until she saw something from the corner of her eye. Ten humans were huddled at the far side of the building, crying as they clung to each other. There's survivors?!

Seeing his chance to attack the creature wasted no time, quickly raking his claws against Chrona's side watching in glee as she screamed. Blood flowed like a river for a moment before quickly turning off like a water spout. The creature gave a confused snort.

"Chrona what the hell are you doing?! Hurry up and kill it!"

Chrona swung her blade for the creatures face missing by inches as it reared to escape the blow. She saw a flash of movement and swung her blade cutting the hand off that came at her face. The creature howled, its eyes lighting up in rage as it snapped its fangs at her. Chrona felt herself tripping backwards and caught sight of the monsters tail wrapping around her ankle before she was tossed 20 feet through the air and out the doors of the large building. It took her moment for her head to clear and she quickly rolled out of the way of a large acid filled spit glob. It was silent for a few moment before the creature howled and shot out of the building, stopping 5 feet away from her. Deciding she had enough she pulled Ragnarok infront of her her forehead resting against the flat side of the blade. The creature tensed waiting...

"Soul Resonance."

"PIGGEEEEEE!"

The creature let out a pained howl, at the horrible noise. Swinging his massive head,failing to notice the

charge of the massive attack aimed for him.

"SCREECH ALPHA!"

The attack slammed full force, the monsters screams were quickly over powered by the horrible noise, its body slowly disintegrating until nothing was left. The screeching faded leaving nothing but silence. Chrona gasped for breath and felt Ragnarok flow back to her, grabbing his first Kishin egg but before he swallowed it ,he paused turning it this way and that. Chrona gave him a confused look.

"What's wrong?"

"This is my first Kishin egg."

He seemed amazed as though he never believed he would be able to ever see one. He took his time savoring it before swallowing with a satisfied gulp. He looked down catching his partners gaze seeming to be in deep thought before he spoke.

"Okay Chrona you better listen up, because I'm only going to say this once. Got it bitch?!"

She nodded silently showing him to continue. She heard him grumble, debating with himself on wither he should say what he was going to say. She waited expectantly.

"Thank you."

Chrona couldn't muffle her the loud gasp that left her lips. She felt tears prick her eyes. How long had it been since she heard words of gratitude from him? She felt her legs buckle underneath her unable to control her sobbing as memories flowed to the surface. She heard him sputter as he looked down at her.

"Why are crying stupid?! All I said was thank you!"

Chrona shook her head trying and failing miserably to control her sobbing. Theres still hope, I knew some of the old Ragnarok was there! I knew it!

"Thank you for being my partner, Ragnarok."

He turned away confused at the sudden change of emotions from his partner. His emotions seeming to turn suddenly also. He had a mission and he would make sure it was fulfilled. He would be strong, he would free them from the old hag, if it was the last thing he did. He knew his and Chrona's partnership had been on the rocks and it still was, this small exchange changed nothing. As long as Medusa was around there partnership would be nothing but sorrow. He snorted, bopping her softly on head maybe they could still try to resolve their problem together, instead of retreating into themselves from now on.

He missed being close to his partner.

"Your welcome idiot."

Chrona smiled as she felt him flow into her body as she stood slowly. Her eyes widened at the thought of the captives in the building. I should go check on them before I leave. She turned towards the building and she saw all ten of the captives, and heard their cries of glee and thanks. They all seemed to be OK. She nodded, knowing she was no good with people she stood and made to leave before she heard Medusa's voice.

"Did you complete the mission?"

"Yes Medusa-Sama."

"Are there human survivors?"

"Yes Medusa-Sama."

"Excellent kill them."

Chrona eyes widened as she heard the last command. No she must of have misheard.

"I'm sorry?"

"Kill them and take their souls."

Chrona felt a whirl of emotions, anger being most prominent. She felt Ragnarok's anger too, as he pulsed in her blood.

"No."

"What did you say?"

Chrona bit her answer out harsher this time.

"NO!"

There was a pause, the captives staring at Chrona awkwardly as she continued to shout at the mental voice of Medusa.

"I WILL NOT TAKE INNOCENT PEOPLE SOULS!"

Silence. Chrona waited as she panted slightly from her outburst.

"Very well, we will discuss this more when you arrive home."

She felt the connection cut, Chrona knew she would most likely be punished for obeying and felt fear crash into her system like a train wreck. She felt Ragnarok soul wavelength pulse in comfort as he murmured things in her mind trying to calm her down. She stood there for hours, the towns people already long gone. Ragnarok connecting their soul wavelengths trying to soothe her. It seems she would be walking home tonight.

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A/N: Can you tell my writing is affected by my mood? I was so bored so I sat and typed which is what I normally do but this time I took my time going away for awhile then coming back. I think the chapter turned out better. Review and tell me what you think.