Infatuation-x- I'm turning predictable :P If I wasn't always xD
White Rose Fox-Thank you ^^
xXJeanetteXx – THE perfect couple. Or one of the perfect couples. I just love messing with perfect couples. :O
BlueStar555- That was my favorite chapter, too. It was a joy to write that. And this one, too.
animefan0000012345- Soon. I promise. Gotta mess with it just for a little bit.
SecretAngel3- This chapter… just a little bit of fluff. It wouldn't be so fun if everything goes 'according to plan' ;)
Joshua was so much better described in the manga. He isn't trapped with a twelve-year-old brain. He is just fine and grows up, becomes a priest and dates Azmaria. When Rosette gets her memories back… well… I didn't think about it that much. I'll think about it, thank you for the hint :D
I don't like the anime much, 'cause they both die in the end.
In the manga he leaves her to fight with Aion, and returns in her dying moment.
YES, it was heart breaking.
Don't worry 'bout the questions, I'm happy to answer them :D
~So, if you have any questions, just ask~
NEXT! Njoy ;)
Disclaimer: Chrono Crusade ©Daisuke Moriyama
Open Your Heart: Chapter 10
Do you have what it takes to move on?
I don't know if I have.
I don't know how to love again.
Rosette didn't know how much time had passed while she was in his embrace. He stroked her hair lightly and she just laid her head on his chest. She wanted to stay like this... forever.
''Damn!'' She suddenly yelled.
The demon next to her winced at the sound and gently rubbed his ears.
''Why are you so loud? You nearly pierced my ears.'' He said with a smirk on his face.
Chrono inhaled deeply and breathed her intoxicating scent in once more. Damn she smelled good. The scent of strawberries mixed with the most luscious dark chocolate.
But beneath it he found another layer. He cursed silently at himself for not noticing it earlier.
The scent was faint, sure, but it was there. And his demon couldn't ignore it.
''I must go.'' Rosette mumbled more to herself that to Chrono. He didn't even notice that, still fighting the silent battle in his mind. He dug his nails into his forearms and soon they drew blood.
''Are you okay?'' He heard muted voice of the blonde.
Get away. Go. Run. His mind screamed. He tried to speak, but the words were stuck in his throat.
''Okaaay.'' Rosette said with huge amount of worry in her voice. She came closer to him, but he jerked away.
''D-don't come close,'' he whispered with pain in his voice, ''I'll be alright.''
Rosette didn't seem convinced and crept closer. She lifter her hand and cupped his cheek.
''I won't leave if you need me.'' He growled at her and his eyes shone blood red for a moment. He closed his eyes and breathed in again, filling his lungs with her scent.
Why is this so hard? Why can't I stop thinking about her?
Chrono sighed and reopened his eyes to see her.
''I'll be okay.'' Rosette nodded as he leaned in and kissed her forehead.
''I don't believe you,'' She said eying him suspiciously and fighting a blush that threatened to appear on her cheeks, ''but I'll let you get away with it. As long as you promise me you'll tell me. I-I met you just today, but this feeling I get about you… Like I know you from before. My heart knows you, Chrono the Sinner.''
His name sounded so good on her lips. He suddenly wanted to take those lips, make them his. He did not take the privilege to look at her. His demon may go wild if he did. His posture tightened as he heard her soft steps getting away from him.
He couldn't restrain himself anymore.
''Will you return?'' He asked, while his mind scolded him. She turned to look at him, her soft blue eyes shining with happiness.
''If you want to.''
No. He thought, aware of what he might to do to this woman, to this beautiful female that didn't fear him in the slightest.
''Yes,'' he said, his heart pounding quicker, ''I want you to come back.''
Because if you don't, I will personally drag you back here. And then you'll be in real trouble.
She gazed one last time at those brilliant ruby orbs and nodded distantly. Then she took her bag and walked away, still feeling his gaze watching her.
-x-
Azmaria sighed. It was getting dark outside. She glanced once more through her window.
The sun was setting and soft pink glow tainted the usual blue sky. The streets were illuminated by the faint glow coming from the numerous lamp posts. People were coming and going, but there still wasn't any trace of her.
''Rosette, where are you?'' The albino said with concern in every letter.
'What if he did something to her? What if she isn't coming back? I'm the one who sent her there. I'm the one responsible.'
She gazed once more at the now empty street and covered her mouth with a hand.
''What have I done?''
Azmaria was lost so deep in her thoughts that she missed the sound of opening door.
-x-
Rosette sighed. She was late and the albino was probably worried by now. She ran faster and finally reached the small house.
The blonde wiped out the sweat from her face and tried to fix her outfit. Her hands searched through her pockets looking for a key.
''Dammit,'' she hissed, ''where did I put it?'' Finally she found a spare one in the bag.
Azmaria obviously knew she was going to lose hers, so she made a duplicate. Rosette sighed.
That woman knew her well. She slowly unlocked the door, being careful not to jam this key too into the lock, as she did once during her tantrums.
She slowly opened the door and silently crept in.
It was late, and Azmaria was probably sleeping. She was more that surprised when she spotted the said albino by the window.
She was sobbing heavily and Rosette instantly knew that she was worried about her.
Dammit girl, you had to get here so late. She scolded herself.
''Az,'' she called out, ''I'm home.'' Azmaria turned her head towards her and smiled in relief.
''Rosette, I swear,'' she said with worry in her tone, ''you'll bring me to my end. Do you even know how worried I was?'' Rosette lowered her head and blushed. She felt huge amount of shame.
''I thought something happened to you.''
''I'm sorry.'' The teenager muttered.
Azmaria crept closer and hugged the young girl.
''I know I should yell at you for being late, but I can't feel nothing but relief now you are here.'' Rosette gazed into those pale crimson eyes, now hazed even more with tears.
''I'm sorry I made you worry Azmaria.'' The other woman smiled and released her from the hug.
''So? How did it go?'' Azmaria was curious. Rosette shrugged.
''I don't know. I really can't explain the feeling I got when I was there. It was all so familiar.'' Azmaria nodded. She really didn't want to force her to tell something she wasn't ready to share.
''I'm so glad you're okay, Rose. Now go to sleep, and we'll talk tomorrow.'' Rosette's eyes widened and her eyebrows rose.
''O-okay.'' With that word she turned and went upstairs.
''G'night Az. I'm sorry I made you worry.'' She jogged lightly to her room and collapsed onto the bed. She wanted to dream, secretly hoping that she would meet him there.
Now that she knew he was real, nothing could stop her.
Ever again.
-x-
Azmaria sighed and gazed to the clock. She hoped that the other woman was awake. She took the phone in her hand and dialed the number.
''Yes?'' The sleepy voice came from the other side.
''Did I wake you?'' Azmaria said.
''Oh, Apostle. No, I was just finishing some errands.''
''Mary, you know you shouldn't be working late.''
''Yeah, but if I won't who will?'' She heard a little bit of amusement in her voice.
''And by the way, Azmaria, you should be sleeping, too.''
''I was waiting for Rose to return.''
''That girl's nothing but trouble.'' The abbess laughed. ''What did she do now?''
''Ah, nothing really. She was a little late. And she lost another key. I swear that's the tenth one.'' Both women laughed.
''Yes, she tends to lose stuff.'' The abbess sighed.
''Now, tell me Azmaria, why did you actually call me at this late hour?'' Azmaria's voice changed color and became secretive.
''Do you still have that book that Elder wrote?''
''You mean that old creep? The one that always did pervert stuff? God give rest to his soul.'' She added warily.
''Yes, that's the one.''
''I think we have. It should be down in the library. But,'' the abbess sounded worried, ''what do you need that book for?'' Azmaria carefully avoided the question.
''Can I pick it up tomorrow?'' Mary was slightly dazed.
''Y-yes, of course.''
''Thank you abbess. I'll be there around ten in the morning. Good night. Get some sleep sister.''
''Good night.'' Sister Mary said and hung up.
She decided to check the computer for that specific book. When a result popped up, she carefully read the title.
'Demonology, life and habits of demons' by Elder.
''Apostle what do you want with this book?'' Mary asked the thin air and sighed.
That was a worry for tomorrow.
Author's note: Finally found time to write this one.
And the weekend is finally here! Yay! I can find some spare time at last!
~By the way, I've decided to update this story every Friday.
So that's about it from me. As you know, reviews make the author happy.
They make me extremely happy xD
~MB