I finally figured out were this story will be going, I think. I may or may not change the story title to fit were this is going as it will eventually not focus mainly on Chrono's addiction but parts of it still will. If I do change the title, i'll put the old title in brackets so you'll know. I'm open to title suggestions
To remind you of the ending of the Manga: Chrono got his horns back and then left Rosette to battle Aion back in Pandemonium, he then came back 8 years later before Rosette died.
Chapter 8
Even when I fall down to my knees
I never say a prayer I don't believe
And I don't wanna look up to the Son
But I will never be the faithless one
- Faithless by Black Veil Brides
80 Years Ago - (When Chrono left to fight Aion)
The battle between the Sinners and the Pursuers had ended. Aion's plans had ultimately failed and got him nowhere in the end, but what he didn't realise, Chrono too, was that she had been revived. How? They didn't know, but this changed everything, this changed their fate - their ending.
Sitting elegantly on a raised throne made of bones and rocks sat the queen: Pandemonium. Taller than both Chrono and Aion, with flowing red hair cascading the floor around her. On top of her red hair were a pair of ivory antelope-like horns that reached 13 inches. Below her, were Chrono and Aion chains on their wrists kneeling on the floor, held down by a Pursuer on each side, their wounds were still bleeding onto the black and white tiled floor. Both of them were too shocked to speak, horror was present on both of their faces. Pandemonium stood up making her way to the fallen brothers, she was mainly naked with rags of clothing clinging onto her, parts of her body still hadn't been restored yet.
"I almost pity you..." She spoke, her ruby eyes full of mockery towards Aion. Her voice seductive with subdued rage. "Thinking you were so much stronger than me!" She bent on one knee and held up Aions chin. He growled in response, his eyes too were full of rage. Typical. "How...? How is this possible?" He responded, before looking at Chrono who had his head bowed down in silence. "Does it matter?" She chuckled. "It's all over now. For both of you." She turned towards Chrono.
"You tried to make things right, but that's not good enough to be forgiven I'm afraid" She lifted up Chrono's chin with a long white finger, her eyes almost looked... saddened. Chrono remained silent. "You were such a good boy." She kissed Chrono on the forehead and then stood up. "I've already thought of the perfect punishment for your crimes..." She grinned.
"I will bring me such joy and peace of mind knowing you two will be out of my way for good." Pandemonium looked at the Pursuer on Aions side and nodded in his direction. "You know what to do." She said as the Pursuer lifted Aion from his knees and dragged him away, his blood trailing along. Aion tried to struggled but it was useful.
"Chrono...! Brother..!" He shouted but Chrono only clenched his jaw. "Now he's taking care of."
Chrono finally spoke: "What's going to happen to him?" Pandemonium almost looked shock at his question. "Worrying about him are you? After what he's done to you?" She shook her head. "I would send you to the same place but I know that's what you wished for. But that's too easy. Instead... " She bent down again and whispered in his ear. "Hows spending eternity in the human world without your precious Contractor sound like?" Chrono almost felt sick, he let his head fall low in defeat.
Present time
"Aion..." Chrono growled.
Aion grinned. "Hello, brother."
He was in his true form, not much had changed apart from his hair was now shoulder length and there were small white scars visible on his face and longer scars on his forearms. "Did you really think you'd see the last of me? Oh how I missed the both of you." He walked closer to them. Chrono stood in front of Rosette, growling. "And what happened to you? Cast out of Pandemonium to spend eternity in this miserable world... and you decided to become a sex slave to the humans, how disgraceful of you Chrono." He came closer towards Chrono before Rosette pushed in front of him.
"Leave him alone!' She shouted. If it was 80 years ago she'd be ready and armed with gospels but she was useless. Aion only grinned in response. "Dear Rosette.. what a surprise to see you here. I do wonder what Gods plan was for bringing you back." Rosette didn't know why she had been brought back, it was a complete mystery maybe it was because she had the holly powers of Mary Magdalene and both Azmaria and Joshua were apostles. "Enough chit-chat, what are you doing here? Or most importantly, how did you escape?" Chrono said, to Rosettes surprised he kept his emotions controlled and spoke careful. "Oh I have my ways... I just came to visit you after all of these lonely years without you. And my plan? Well I'm just not quite ready to tell the world yet." Never straight to the point, Chrono thought. "Well If you're done here, I suggest you leave." He said.
There was no point in fighting him, it wouldn't get them nowhere. They'd only be able to contact the Order and perhaps see what information they could give them about Aion. "He's not going anywhere!" Said a small voice behind them. Azmaria. She was holding a gun from behind Aion, her petite form shaking. Aion turned around, smiling bright. "Well, if it isn't Azmaria. Surely you missed me at least?" He spread out his arms. "D-dont come any closer... or I-i'll shot!" Aion moved closer.
Bang!
The bullet fired towards the middle of Aions head, he fell down as smoke from the bullet steamed out. He stopped moving. No one moved. All three of them looked down towards Aion, blood leaking from the wound. "D-did I..-" Azmaria didn't get to finish her sentence as an invisible force flung her back, out towards the room hitting the bathroom door, laying unconscious against it.
"Azmaria!" They shouted in union. Aion stood up and laughed. "You'd really think that would kill me you fools!" Before he could turn to face Chrono and Rosette, a sharp pain stung in the back of his shoulder. He turned around, a needle was injected in him by Chrono. He reached out and held Chrono by the neck, lifting him of his feet. "Is that all you've got? You've stooped so low, I'm almost ashamed to call you my brother" He sighed. "Likewise." Chrono grinned before he was suddenly dropped to the ground at the same time that Aion did. He face was twisted in pain as he held onto his shoulder. "What the hell was that, Chrono?!"
Rosette made her way towards Chrono and knelt down next to him. "Are you alright?" She asked, Chrono nodded."Have fun feeling like crap" He said standing, quite proud of himself. Aion managed to stand up too, clutching his shoulder. "This wont be the last of me!" He gritted his teeth in pain.
"If I cant send the world into chaos, then I'll raise Hell!" Then he disappeared.
Rosette stood up, followed by Chrono and ran towards Azmaria who was still unconscious. "Azmaria..." She shook her gently. Azmarias eyes twitched as they began to open up. "That was a really brave thing that you did back there, Az" Chrono smiled.
A few hours after Aion had left, Azmaria had went to bed, thankfully with no serious injuries and Chrono and Rosette sat in the attic room disusing their next movie as Rosette was currently on the phone to Ewan.
"...So Aion just came to for a..visit?" Ewan said sounding unsure.
Rosette nodded. "Yep, he didn't tell us anything about his plans unfortunately." She sighed.
"Alright then, I'll contact the order on what has happened. Perhaps it would be a good idea if you and Chrono came down to the order?" Ewan said carefully.
"Yeah, that would be a good idea."
"Very well, I'll take you there myself tomorrow aftertoon. Rest well Rosette" He said and put the phone down.
"Well that settles that. Hey Chrono?" She said. Chrono was sitting on the large window ledge in the middle of the room. She walked over towards him and sat on the other side. He looked sad.
"What's going to happen Rosette" He said, his voice surprisingly quiet almost on the verge of tears. "I'm so weak." Rosette forced herself not to look so shocked at his statement. "Are you kidding me? You kicked ass!" That gained her a small smile. She moved closer to him and placed a hand on his knee. "We'll get through this. Together. I promise" She gave one of her brightest grins that made her look younger. Chrono placed a hand on top of her. "Yeah"
But Chrono could't forgot what Aion had said to them: "If I can't send the wolrd into chaos, then I'll raise hell".
I had fun writing about Pandemonium, which you guys may see more of ;)
