A/N: Hello! I'm updating once again, wow chapter four, can't believe it! Now that I have some spare time, I actually could plot this one out and start putting ideas together. This chapter is light hearted at first, then grows a little more exciting, as it goes on. Also, I've tried to cut down the fluff a little. And thank you all for your support and dedication for reading this far! Hope you enjoy, please Read AND REVIEW v
Rosette woke up, her crystal blue eyes slowly opened, as she scanned the room. The silky plum sheets of the bed, still engulfed her tiny body. She gazed round, her eyes adjusting to the bright sunlight, peeking through the slots of the blinds. Her golden hair still spilt on the pillow messily. She glanced over, the pillow next to her, it was vacant, only traces of a head that had laid there. "Where's Chrono?" Rosette thought, staring at Chrono's empty pillow. She envisioned him sleeping beside her. She then looked up at the ceiling, sighed heavily and hopped out of bed.
Rosette made her way downstairs, she was wearing a silk bathrobe, something Satella had left behind for her. She yawned as she walked into the kitchen. Steiner, who had just come from out side, walked into the kitchen , greeting Rosette with a warm smile. Rosette beamed at the butler, it was almost impossible to be upset when Steiner was around.
"Morning!" Rosette sang, digging for some cereal in the cupboards. Steiner stood behind her, watching her fuss through the cupboards. "May I get you anything miss?" he finally spoke up, still grinning warmly. Rosette jumped, nearly falling backwards, "Ahah! No, I'm fine thank you!" Rosette barked, a sweat drop forming. Steiner smiled, and continued out to the living room. "Oh, Steiner?" Rosette asked, grabbing the box of cereal. "Yes miss?" "Have you seen Chrono today?" Rosette peeped up, a little grimace on her face. Steiner smiled, "he's in town Miss Christopher, shopping today."
Rosette blushed, "For the wedding?" Steiner smiled, "yes miss, I am going to help him, I have a feeling he might need it." Steiner said, beginning to walk away. "I have faith in you Steiner!" Rosette joked, waving goodbye to him, again loosing her balance and almost falling/
When the door shut, and Steiner was gone, Rosette didn't expect the rush of emotion that became over her. She dropped the spoon she was holding, as she stood in shock. Her hands shook violently, as her heart thudded in her chest. Her face was the shade of a tomato. This was the first time, she had ever felt fear with the wedding approaching, so fast.
"Rosette?' A voice chimed, breaking Rosette of her trance.
Rosette jumped, whipping around. Her eyes met with the concerned Azmaria and beside her, and the smug looking Satella beside Azmaria.
Rosette blushed, "Hi!" she said quickly.
"Are you alright?" Azmaria asked, rushing to Rosette's side. Rosette gave a wary smile, nodding yes.
Satella walked closer, "Wedding jitters, eh?" She stated. Rosette looked up shocked, then nodded.
"It's okay." Satella said, walking over to Rosette, putting a comforting hand on her quivering shoulder. "You should sit Rosette." Azmaria suggested, trying to sit Rosette down.
Rosette complied, sitting down slowly. She could hear her heart pounding in her ears, and was sure they could hear it too. Satella took a seat across from Rosette.
"So, we have something to help you feel better." Satella announced.
Rosette looked up at Satella, took a deep breath and muttered out a "What?" her voice quivering.
"Shopping of corse!!" Satella announced, waving her arms in the air.
"Yay!" Azmaria exclaimed. Rosette's face fell flat, "Shopping?" Satella traded glances with the now concerned Azmaria, "yes, shopping."
Rosette stood up, "Now up for it today." she said boldly, beginning to walk away.
"Oh no, don't be ungrateful you little wench! You are so coming!" Satella barked, grabbing Rosette by the hair.
"JEEPERS THAT HURTS LET GO!" Rosette barked, trying to struggle out of the hold.
-DOWNTOWN-
Chrono was walking up and down the busy streets of San Francisco, a look of shear confusion on his face. Steiner had, somehow caught up with him and together they strolled to the suit shop.
Chrono was a bit nervous, a stir of panic was mixing up inside of his stomach. His palms were sweaty and his little demon heart thundered in his chest. He frantically looked around, the people passed in a whirl, this was the first time, Chrono began to become nervous over the wedding.
"Mr. Chrono?" A voice said coolly. Chrono jumped up, "Steiner, I'm sorry, I'm coming right now!" Chrono replied, running quickly to Steiner, who was standing outside of a suite shop. Once inside, Chrono was looking around, he felt overwhelmed, he had never once wore something fancy, or even near to these clothes. His pulse again quickened, as his face reddened.
To Rosette's disliking, Satella had dragged her downtown to shop for the perfect wedding dress. Once inside, Rosette became weak. "Oh Rosette, you going to look beautiful." Azmaria said softly, tearing up. Rosette blushed, "I guess so." Satella walked the girls over to the wedding gown section. Rosette glanced at all of the white lacey gowns hanging from the racks. Her heart quickened as she thought of walking down the aisle in one of these, she was excited, yet nervous too. "Rosette? What about this one?" Satella said, holding up a puffy sleeved gown. Rosette made a sour face and Satella put it back, feeling the dislike.
As the girls looked, Rosette tried on a few dresses, but nothing to her liking. "It's a no."
Rosette was about to give up, when she glanced all the way in the back, seeing a beautiful gown. It was sitting in the back, the sunlight was gleaming on it, making is look angelic like. Rosette gasped, rushing over to it, it looked like the dress she had in heaven. As she gazed upon it, the sleeves of lace, tight, the collar of lace going to her neck. The bottom tight to her body, flaring out at the bottom. Rosette had been staring at the dress for so long she hadn't even noticed Azmaria and Satella standing behind her.
"So this is the one huh?" Satella said happily. Rosette whipped around, shocked at first, then smiled.
Rosette beamed as she stepped out of the dressing room. It fit her perfectly, hugging every curve, making her look beautiful, even the seamstress was proud. Satella stood checking Rosette, a pleased look across her face. Azmaria gazed at Rosette, becoming teary eyed. "You look, so beautiful Rosette." Azmaria chocked out. Rosette turned away from the mirror, smiling back at Azmaria. "Thanks Azmaria." She replied warmly, blushing a bit. Rosette was glowing, she couldn't take her eyes off of herself, spinning and touching the beautiful gown. "She once again got to be the Angel she once was."
Chrono was not exactly as lucky. He stood, as stiff has he could, as men measured his body. He sighed, trying to keep posture. They told him his measurements and pointed him out to the "short" section. Chrono felt a ping of self consciousness, he knew he was short, yet these people were rubbing it in his face. Steiner read the defeat on Chrono's face. He reached out an epithetic hand, placing it on Chrono's shoulder. "Don't get discouraged." He cooed softly. Chrono looked up from the floor and flashed him a half hearted smile, then continued to walk forward. After a while of browsing, Chrono's eyes finally met with the perfect suite. The black nearly gleamed in the light. It was clean, with a ruffle, elegant white shirt underneath, The collar, profound. Chrono's heart skipped a beat, as he ran over to it, grabbing it and showing it to Steiner. Steiner smiled warmly, "Is that the one Mr. Chrono?"
Once everyone was home, Rosette ran up to Satella's room to hide the dress. (it was bad luck if Chrono saw it!) So Chrono was sent to Steiner's quarters to safe keep his suite. (Didn't wanna spoil the surprise for Rosette!) Everyone was exhausted, Azmaria made dinner then passed out after. Chrono and Rosette went straight up stairs to their room.
As they both lied their heads down, Chrono turned to Rosette, who was having trouble keeping her eyes open. Chrono smiled, "So, how did your day go?" Rosette looked over, smiled widely. "Great!"
"So I take it you got the dress?" Chrono said curiously. Rosette shot him a glare, "We're not suppose to talk about the dress, it's bad luck!" she barked, empathizing on the "Bad luck" "Rosette, it's seeing the dress before the wedding day! Not talking about it!" Chrono said, his face screwing up into confusion.
"You believe what you want to, but you won't get a thing out of me." Rosette said proudly as she turned around. Chrono began to laugh "C'mon Rosette, it's a silly superstition!" "ah ah ah hush!" Rosette barked.
"Your impossible." Chrono said defeated. Rosette turned back around, a grin on her face. "I Love you Chrono."
Chrono's face relaxed into a smile, "I Love you too Rosette, goodnight." "Night!" she exclaimed, kissing Chrono lightly on the cheek, rolling over.
-Day of the wedding-
Chrono had already left, for last minute sizing's before the wedding, when Rosette got up. Rosette was alone in her bed once more. On the night table, beside the bed was a little folded note and a vase of Roses (Rosette's favorite) Rosette's heart sprung as she, leaped form the bed to the table, snatching up the note. She gripped the note, unfolding it.
"Rosette, I know these are your favorites, hope they made you smile. I can't wait to give you your life back, by giving my heart to you forever. I Love you.
-Chrono.
Rosette blushed, as butterflies whirled in her stomach. "You dork." she said through giggles, holding the note to her chest. Azmaria suddenly burst into the room, gleaming with happiness.
Rosette jumped a mile, her face turning red. "Oh your awake!" Azmaria exclaimed. Rosette laughed nervously, "Yeah."
"um, good because it's time to get ready!" Azmaria yelled, throwing her fist I the air, her face blushing. Rosette laughed, yet inside she felt like puking. Once she started down stairs, and ate, Satella helped her with her makeup and hair, then finally into her dress. Rosette gazed at herself, she was shocked at how beautiful she really did look. Azmaria placed the veil over her face. At that moment, every memory of her and Chrono in these last couple of years flashed before her eyes. He was at her side, through everything, even in heaven he was there. He was there, even now inside her heart. She began to tremble, as two tears escaped, running down her hot cheeks. "Don't cry! You'll ruin your makeup!" Satella exclaimed, dabbing a tissue at Rosette's face. "I Think it's time we left." Azmaria announced. Rosette almost did throw up at these words. She couldn't belie she was actually marrying Chrono.
Once Rosette arrived at the ceremony, It was in the back of a church, outside. Everyone was there. Satella's friends, Steiner was there. Rosette didn't see too many familiar faces, even some of Chrono's friends had shown. Rosette's heart ached a little, she thought of Joshua, and how she wished he could be present. She sighed and returned into the church. As the ceremony started, Chrono stiffened. Not only was he afraid that being in a church, as a demon was a bad idea, but also he felt a bad feeling in the pit of his stomach. The opening chords played, as the large church doors opened. Everyone turned to see. Azmaria sneaked out, skipping along, spreading flowers on the walkway. Chrono smiled at her, and she blushed.
This was it, Satella locked arms with Rosette. Rosette was panicking, her entire body shook, as beads of sweat ran down her body. Her breathing quickened at each passing second. Her palms became rivers as her heart slammed into the walls of her chest, feeling at if it was trying to make an escape. She swallowed hard as the large church doors opened. Satella looked over at Rosette, who looked back at her. Tears were escaping Rosette's eyes by now. Satella gave her a comforting squeeze as the chords began to play again. This was it, she slowly emerged from the doorway, Satella walking her down the aisle. She saw Azmaria waving to her, smiling widely. She saw everyone staring at her. Then her eyes met with Chrono. He looked so handsome, he even had a new headband, that was black to match. He stood stiffly, his face had a blush on it, and his blood red eyes glued to hers. His braid was neat, his face so perfect. He smiled nervously at her. Rosette let out a little giggle, smiling back at him, another tear rolling down her cheeks.
She was the most beautiful thing Chrono had ever seen. She looked like a doll, her skin porcelain she was almost glowing. The dress insinuated every curve, fitting her body lovely. The lace tight on her beautiful body. Her hair all done up. Her face was perfect and beautiful as ever. His heart fluttered at her beauty, she really did look like an angel.
Once Rosette reached the aisle, their eyes met, Chrono wanted to say something but his fear and excitement stole every word from his tongue. "We are gathered here today-" The priest started, his voice booming. As his speech went on, Rosette became more and more nervous, as she death gripped Chrono's hand.
"Do you, Chrono, Take Rosette Christopher to be your wife?" He asked. Chrono, swallowed heard, then smiled, "Yes, I do." Once saying that he glanced back at Rosette smiling. "And do you, Rosette Christopher take Chrono to be your husband, to have, to hold, in sickness and in health till-"
The priest then stopped dead, his eyes filled with terror as he glanced above. Everyone turned to the now opened church door. "Oh god no." Chrono muttered. "Go on father!" The voice boomed, it's body still in the shadows. "Go on, till death do you part?!" It barked. The didn't look away. Chrono and Rosette whipped around. The person stepped out of the shadows. It was a disfigured being, definitely a demon. It was very tall, in a suite. It's hair, slicked back, an eye missing., cuts and scrapes covered his body. People gasped in horror. "Chrono what do we do?" Rosette barked. "Chrono the sinner? Marrying miss Mary eh? How Ironic!" The demon spit. "Do I know you?" Chrono barked, gritting his teeth. "Damn we'll you should know me you little wanker!" The demon barked. Chrono tightened his fists. "I'm Devian, remember?" the demon shot, cackling after the words escaped his mouth. "What is your business here!?" Chrono barked, not letting loose of Rosette's hand. "I've been set by Aion."
"Aion!" Chrono yelled, aghast, "To steal back that little bride of yours!" the demon yelled, and with that launched at Rosette. Rosette yelled, diving out of the way. The demon destroyed the alter with one fall. "You ruined my wedding day!" Rosette screamed. "A much better wedding is on the way for you miss Mary." The demon hissed. Rosette became engaged, " I am Rosette not Mary! And the only one I want to marry is Chrono!" she screamed, throwing a chair at the demon. The demon cackled, "Chrono the sinner is no suitable husband for you." Rosette screamed, fleeing quickly. The demon shouted, launching at Rosette again. This time, Rosette was caught in the demon's arms.
"Rosette!" Chrono screamed, rushing to her. "Damnit, get your paws off me!" Rosette barked. Chrono stopped to look, everyone had fled the scene, they were alone, unarmed. His body tightened, as his mind raced. "CHRONO!!" Rosette screeched, her pleading screams wrenching at his heart. "Rosette.." he whispered to himself, looking down. Rosette's mind then reached a plan. She stuck her hand down her shirt ripping off the cross, tossing it at Chrono. "Chrono use the cross!" she barked. Chrono's mind snapped as he grabbed th cross mid air. The demon launched itself after Chrono, Chrono luckily avoided the attack. "Rosette, we can't their has to be another way!" he barked. "DO IT NOW CHRONO!" Rosette screamed, as the demon tightened it's grasp. Chrono scraped his nail across the jewel, his heart sank, he hated bringing pain to the one he loved. He broke the jewel, as he broke the blood spilled out. Rosette screamed in pain as blood rushed from her wrists. The blod dripped on Chrono's body as he transformed. Just as he was to launch up to attack, something burned his shoulder.
"DEMON!" the voice boomed. There holding a bottle of holy water was none other than sister Kate. Chrono whipped around to see the astonished look on her face, he was shocked as well. "Chrono…" she said. Chrono disengaged his powers, the necklace repaired itself. She started at him "Sister Kate?!" A voice screamed. Sister shot her head up to see Rosette, she began crying.
"I'm sorry Chrono." she stated. "it's fine." Chrono said back smiling. Sister Kate took one shot, and the demon's head. It made impact, and the demon disappeared into a puff of smoke. Rosette fell, as Chrono swooped in a caught her in his arms. Standing before them, was sister Kate, staring at them. "Rosette..Chrono..your.." she started. "Hey there Sister Kate!" Rosette exclaimed loudly, jumping from Chrono's arms. They say Kate down, and told her the entire story. Satella showed up, with her jewel but it was too late. Rosette was holding her wrists, as Chrono helped her stop the bleeding. "Now your to be wed?" Kate asked in confusion. "yes." Chrono replied.
Father Remington snuck up on them, "We'll, I believe a congrats is in order!" he said merrily.
"father!" Rosette yelled, a smile on her face. "where is your priest?" Kate asked, sadly.
"he fled." Rosette replied, glumly. "Oh." Kate replied, looking down.
Father Remington joined the conversation, "So why don't I wed you two, it seems appropriate now." he stated. Rosette's heart sang, she and Chrono jumped up, "Really?!" They yelled in unison.
Once the ceremony started again. Chrono and Rosette, again standing before the (now shattered) aisle, hand in hand were ready to be wed. hey were less nervous.
"So the power invested in me, I now pronounce you demon, and Wife, you may kiss the bride." he announced. The small crowd(Of Azmaria, Steiner , Satella and Sister Kate) applauded as Chrono and Rosette kissed passionately.
Once they left, Rosette was the happiest she had ever been, as well Chrono. They walked away hand in hand, their hearts singing. They hopped in the limo, laughing and Joking. Chrono then stopped laughing and looked at Rosette.
"Rosette, I'm sorry for back then, I didn't know, what to do."
"Chrono, no. You did exactly what I would do, anyway who cares! It died and you saved me!" she yelled, wrapping her arms around Chrono. "Thank you." Chrono said, touching her arms, laughing.
"Rosette, your absolutely beautiful though." Chrono stated. Rosette blushed, "even with the tears?" she joked. Chrono laughed, "Even with the tears."
The little window rolled down, the driver was Steiner. "Congratulations you two." he said gleefully. The two smiled "Thanks." they said. Stella moved over, "We have some news." she said Rosette and Chrono looked in curiosity. " The reason that demon came to get you today Rosette, was because Joshua went missing a couple of days ago. He was spotted by a branch of the magdolin order in Hawaii. They believe they saw horns on him, I'm sorry Rosette."
Rosette tightened her fists, "Guess where we know where were going for our honey moon, right Chrono?!" Rosette barked. Chrono looked surprised, then smiled. "Yes, let's go rescue Joshua!" he exclaimed.
Rosette beamed. "I thought you'd say that." Satella said, sighing heavily. "We'll Steiner, to the air port!" she yelled. (Azmaria was coming too, she was at the house waiting)
Rosette had a feel of determination, and pure happiness in her. She was just married to the man, ahem, demon that she loved and now she was rescuing her brother again. Once the little window rolled up, she glanced back at Chrono.
He smiled.
"Chrono?" she started "Rosette?" he answered.
She laied her head down, resting against his chest. His warmth was so soothing. "I Love you." she replied.
Chrono blushed, stroking her head, "I love you too Rosette."
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Chapter four end! Wow, that was pretty fun to write. Thanks again for all the support, it keeps me going! I hope you enjoyed and are looking forward to the next chapter! I Know this one was big for me, and it was very exciting for me to write, got a little twisty eh? We'll I will update soon!
Sorry for the shorter than last time fight scene, didn't wanna drag it out too much.
Thanks again!