AN/ Wow chapter seven!! Yay! I'm so grateful to all of you who have given me so much support on this story, it's so great! So I'm excited, I know last chapter was pretty full of action, and I left on a cliffhanger but this chapter, I promise will be just as good! So thanks enjoy!
Also, the answering machine was made in 1935, (I looked it up) so it is correct with the time period with Chrono Crusade which ended in 1929.
Enough of my ramblings, enjoy!
"To where?!" Satella barked, kneeling next to Chrono, but keeping her eyes on Rosette. Chrono was breathing shallowly, laying on his back, holding his face. "To New York." Rosette said, looking Satella dead in the eyes. Satella nodded, grabbing Chrono by the feet. Rosette grabbed him by the shoulders. Chrono screwed his face up in pain. Once inside the beach house, Satella and Rosette laid Chrono on he and Rosette's bed. "I'm going to pack." Satella said quickly, exiting the room, only the click sound of her high heels accompanying her.
Rosette nodded then focused her attention to Chrono. He was laying on the bed, breathing slowly. His hand, no longer over his face. Rosette approached him slowly, bracing herself for the worst. As she glanced over, her worry was put to rest. It was still Chrono, and he was hardly disfigured. Only a little light scar on his right cheek. His body had some scrapes, the largest one, a gash across his chest. "Oh Chrono.." Rosette said quietly, stroking his face gently. He smiled, grabbing her hand, as he stirred awake hugging it to his chest. Rosette blushed. Chrono's eyes opened, a smile on his face. "I'm alright Rosette." He said coolly, his voice a little scratchy. Rosette smiled. "Good don't worry me like that!" she barked, tapping Chrono on his shoulder. Chrono gave her a sour look. "Do you need anything?" Rosette asked motherly.
"Let's go get Azmaria." Chrono said, his face a little in pain, a slight blush, yet a slight urgency in his voice.
"First some bandages." Rosette said softly, kissing his hot forehead.
Once everyone was packed up, they headed to new York. Leaving the beach house was hard for everyone. Rosette watched from the window as the house became smaller and smaller in the distance. All the memories of her wedding with Chrono, and all the memories of their stay flushed back to her. Tears filled in her eyes. This place was hard to let go of, for all the good times. Azmaria came to her mind frequently, she knew she had to rescue her friend. Rosette knew she was going to face hardship when she returned. Luckily, she had Chrono by her side. She glanced at Chrono, who was a dead asleep, A smile on his face.
Once the four arrived at New York City, a sense of familiarity swept over them. Rosette was the first out, as far as she was concerned, she was home again. She once again stood before the large mansion. It towered over her, greeting her with lots of memories of her stay. She helped Chrono out of the car, he struggled a bit, but Rosette wanted to help. Once inside, a lingering sadness had come over them. Without Azmaria, their home felt less homey. Rosette sighed, heading her way up to her and Chrono's bedroom. Memories flashed back of how much help Azmaria had been with her wedding., and all the fun times they had on the beach, or going out. Rosette then glanced at her bracelet. "Best friends forever." she said quietly to herself. Azmaria and Rosette had really grown to be best friends. Rosette felt a lot of trust in Azmaria, and it was nice to have a girlfriend. As Rosette was upstairs unpacking, and Chrono was sitting in a chair, trying to relax, a yell from Satella broke the silence. This frantic yell sent Rosette flying down the stairs, Chrono following her.
Satella was standing next to her answering machine, a grim look on her face. Rosette began to panic when she saw this face. "What's going on?" Rosette asked frantically. Satella sighed, "It's Azmaria."
Chrono grabbed Rosette's hand, holding it tightly. Rosette took a deep breath, "Play the message."
"Rosette, it's sister Kate, we've found Azmaria. Get down here, now. You might want to hurry ."
The message. Stopped. Only the clicking of the tape was only heard in the thick silence. Rosette became nervous yet angry. "We'll, that made life easier." Satella said, beginning for the door. Rosette sighed, she was already armed, so she headed out. Chrono followed, troubled hearted the three were.
When they arrived at the order, Sister Kate was waiting outside. She had a stern look across her face, her arms were crossed, giving her an angry feel. She was standing outside the garden gate, where the statue of Mother Mary was. Rosette ran over to Kate the second she got out of the car. Other sisters were around the area, almost protecting the area, they were armed with slim rifles. "Where is she?!" Rosette barked breathlessly. Kate sighed. "Rosette, you must brace yourself, this may not be easy for you to accept."
Rosette's heart nearly stopped. Chrono, who was now behind her, was shocked. "You don't mean-?" Chrono started.
"Follow me." Kate said, opening the large iron gate. Once inside, Rosette was death gripping Chrono's hand. If Azmaria was dead, Rosette felt she would never be the same again. Chrono could feel her pain, he too felt a heavy heart. He draped a sympathetic arm over Rosette's shoulder, hugging her close. Kate stopped in front of the Statue of Mother Mary. Rosette gasped as what her eyes laid on.
In the arms of the holy mother, was Azmaria's lifeless body. Her legs hung over one end, her beautiful, glossy silver hair cascading over the other. One hand was hung over the side as well. "Az-Maria?" Rosette whispered, getting closer to Azmaria. "Rosette don't." Kate warned. Rosette ignored her, walking closer to view the lifeless girl. Azmaria's face was peaceful, pale and cold. Her beautiful eyes were closed, her lips pale, not a sign of life surrounded her. Rosette began tearing up. "Rosette-" Chrono started, reaching a hand out to her shoulder. Rosette then took Azmaria's body from it's death place, holding her in her arms like a child. Azmaria was heavier than usual, her body flopped like a rag doll in Rosette's arms. Rosette began to cry. "this can't be happening."
Rosette kneeled to the ground, still holding Azmaria. She hugged her closely, tears now streaming down her face. "Why god.." She questioned.
"Oh Azmaria-" Chrono said quietly, tears escaping his crimson eyes.
"Why would god do this?!" Rosette screamed, holding Azmaria closer. Chrono wrapped his arms around both. Kate watched, wiping a tear from her eyes.
Suddenly her eyes peeked open…
"Ro-rosette?" A small voice cooed. Rosette gasped. Azmaria began to stir awake. Her eyes slowly opened, the color coming back to her body. Her body reanimated waking like a baby bird. "Azmaria..?" Rosette questioned. Azmaria smiled, "Rosette, hi." she said sweetly. "Oh Azmaria your alive!!" Rosette yelled, hugging her close. Azmaria giggled, the blush returning to her face.
Once Rosette released her Chrono wrapped her in a large hug. Even sister Kate was happy. "Azmaria, I'm sorry about what happened." Rosette stated, her face filled with pain. Azmaria frowned. "Please don't be, everyone is okay now so their's no need to worry! Don't give up so easily Rosette!" Rosette blushed, her own advice back at her. she smiled.
"What is all the commotion here?" a suave disembodied voice asked.
"Father Remington!!" Both Azmaria and Rosette yelled , blushing. "Azmaria!" Father said, his face shocked. Azmaria blushed, "hello father." "I'm glad to see your okay, I guess seeing your friends made it better?" Father Remington said with a large smile. "Yes, they have helped me so much." Azmaria said, her face a blush, gazing happily at Chrono and Rosette.
"So Kate, have you told them the decision you and I have reached?" Father announced.
Rosette's face twisted into confusion, "Decision?"
Kate sighed. "Rosette, Chrono, Azmaria. I have no choice, because some of the sisters have seen you already, and are starting to question things. Rosette, Chrono, Azmaria, I am inviting you back into the order.
Rosette yelled out in excitement, hugging Chrono, then Azmaria tightly. Azmaria too was joining Rosette in jumping in the air happily. "I understand your and Chrono's situation Rosette, yet you two CANNOT sleep in the same room under these walls, is that understood?"
Rosette gave Chrono a sad look, Chrono gave her a reassuring look. Besides, It was only temporary. "Azmaria will be staying in a room near Rosette's, Kate said sternly. "Yay!" Azmaria and Rosette yelled, jumping around.
"Chrono, back in the enders house." Kate said firmly. Chrono nodded happily.
It was a day Rosette reflected upon frequently ..
-Two weeks later-
(About 8:30 am)
Rosette felt the sickness swelling in her. She wanted it to stop, she wanted to stop getting sick in the morning.
Rosette jolted from her bed, in her room in the order. She threw the warm covers off, running into the cold bathroom, The white walls passing her in a blur. slamming the door behind her. She felt the sickness reach her throat, as she began to get sick.
-In the Chapel-
(About 9:30)
Rosette and Azmaria were on cleaning duty after the 6:00 AM mass. They were mopping the floors. Azmaria was humming sweetly, mopping swiftly, her little silver bucket in her hands. Rosette on the other end, was oddly quiet. Azmaria caught on, and stops humming. "Rosette?"
"Yeah Azmaria?"
"What's the matter?
Rosette began to panic, "Does she know?!" she thought. Rosette froze, she was very nervous.
"Rosette?" Azmaria asked. "Are you okay?!
"Oww!" Rosette suddenly exclaimed, clutching her abdomen, the nervousness had gotten to her. She fell, kneeling to the floor. The mop dropping to the floor with a loud clunk.
"Rosette!!" Azmaria yelled, rushing over to her friend in panic. Azmaria helped Rosette to a pew. Rosette was sitting down, her head hanging. Her breathing was un-even and heavy, as her hands shook. Azmaria waited for Rosette to catch her breath before asking what was wrong.
"Rosette-? Azmaria started.
Rosette sighed. "Applesauce Azmaria, I'm fine." she said softly, still breathing hard.
Azmaria became more concerned, "Rosette, you're a bad liar."
Rosette's head shot up, she was expecting Azmaria to buy that she was okay.
"Azmaria-" Rosette started.
"Please don't be afraid to tell me." Azmaria said, taking Rosette's hand.
Rosette breathed in deep. "Azmaria, I know me and Chrono, we wanted to wait, but I knew it would happen!" She said, tears beginning to form. "I went to the doctors the other day-"
Azmaria waited, a little scared.
"Azmaria, I'm-" Rosette started.
"Pregnant?" Azmaria finished.
Rosette looked up, a slight smile across her lips. "Yeah." She replied sheepishly, looking down.
"Rosette! This is so wonderful!!" Azmaria yelled, embracing her friend, yelling happily.
All of Rosette's fear melted, "Really?!"
Yes! You and Chrono! Parents!" Azmaria yelled, smiling widely
Rosette giggled, "Shh hehe! she laughed.
"I know it's hard to imagine, me and Chrono, parents." Rosette said laughing, still holding her abdomen.
"Oh Rosette, how does Chrono feel?" Azmaria asked, her eyes shining.
Rosette looked away sadly. "You have not told him yet?" Azmaria questioned. "I'm afraid Azmaria." Rosette started
"Your afraid? Of Chrono?" Azmaria started.
"No his reaction." Rosette replied, her lip beginning to shake.
"He'll be thrilled and you know it!" Azmaria said excitingly, winking at Rosette.
Rosette blushed, "Yeah that's what I'm hoping."
"Azmaria, I have to trust you not to tell anyone, you can keep this a secret for me, even from Chrono? I want to tell Chrono when I'm ready."
Azmaria beamed, "Got it! Sister's promise!"
Chapter 7 end!
I realize this one was a bit short, it was a bit of a recovery chapter, (I know we all need a break from the action! Hehe)
Also Rosette's second big surprise, I hope Azmaria can keep it a secret. Wonder how long it will be till Chrono finds out?!
Thanks so much for reading! I will update very soon, so please stick with me
