Chapter 11.
Rosette and Azmaria waited patiently for the return of the young Demon. Unfortunately he didn't come back. The two girls sat on the bed and stared at the closed door, but nothing happened. Rosette narrowed her eyes "What is taking him so long?" she growled "He should have been back by now."
It was beginning to get dark outside. Many hours had passed since Chrno left to get the key.
Suddenly the door was opened and both girls held their breaths. It was only the maid with the dinner though. Rosette and Azmaria sighed disappointed at that. The maid told them dinner was ready and left the room once again.
"Rosette... do you think something has happened to him?" Azmaria asked worried "What if he's hurt now that he's able to feel pain?" Rosette shook her head "Ah don't worry Az," she smiled "I'm sure he is on his way right now with the key safely in his hands." She mentally added "I hope."
Rosette and Azmaria had gone to bed after their dinner. Chrno still hadn't shown up. Both girls weren't sleeping though. They were talking a little, the darkness in the room engulfing them while they did so. All of a sudden something was heard at the door. It was some sort of scraping sound. Rosette and Azmaria sat up and stared at the closed door. It was opened quietly and in came "Chrno? Where the hell were you?" Rosette hissed "Why did I take you so long?"
Chrno frowned "Do you know how big this house is? This isn't just a mansion... it's almost a castle...You never told me that the search would be a whole treasure hunt." He said offended. Azmaria smiled "At least you got the key," She said happily "Now we can get out of here."
"It will not be easy," Chrno told them "A lot of men are guarding the hallways... and there are dogs outside." Rosette huffed "We'll just have to be careful then." She said and stood up from the bed. Azmaria got up as well. The blonde stepped over to the door and peeked outside into the dark hallway. Chrno snorted "Oh yea, the darkness was another reason for my late return," he said "I had to find back to this corridor."
"We need a light." Rosette stated "Or else we won't be able to see a thing out there." Chrno smiled "I have night vision Rosette," he said "Just take my hand and let me lead you outside." Both girls nodded. Rosette took Chrno's hand and Azmaria took Rosette's hand. Chrno took a look around the corner at the door. It was all quiet and empty.
"Let's go." Chrno whispered and pulled them out into the hallway. Their soft steps were the only thing that could be heard in the darkness. Every time they had to turn a corner, Chrno stopped and took a look to see if the coast was clear. He sometimes smiled when he felt that one of the girls were about to stumble "Relax," he whispered "Trust me."
Azmaria had closed her eyes. It was dark anyway, so why keep her eyes open.
All of a sudden, Chrno noticed a light from a flashlight behind them in the hallway they had just been in. He grabbed Rosette's hand tighter and whispered "Somebody's coming, walk faster."
Azmaria gasped when their speed increased, and almost fell when Chrno dragged them around a corner. There they waited until the light had disappeared. When Chrno was sure that the guard was gone, he continued through the hallways in the big castle-like house. They had to stop often because they either saw light or heard voices. One time it was very close. They just in time managed to hurry through a door into a closet, before two very big men passed by it. They hadn't had the opportunity to turn around and walk into the other direction. There had been more sounds coming from there.
Soon the trio found out that the people in the castle were looking for them. There was much more noises on the hallways and some of the men ran through the corridors. Chrno had to lead them through the darkness even more carefully and quicker. He didn't want to admit it, but he had no idea where the exit was. Sure, he had managed to find outside, but he hadn't noticed what way he had been going.
Suddenly the lights in all the hallways were turned on. Like that they would be easier to see. Chrno cursed, it would be harder to get out now. The girls squinted at the bright light. They had to get used to the brightness first after the dark. Azmaria rubbed her eyes "T-They know we're gone." She said and listened to the many steps up above them on the next floor.
A young maid suddenly turned the corner and bumped right into Rosette. They froze and watched her "THEY ARE HERE... I FOUND THEM." The maid screamed as loud as she could, but was effectively silenced by a right hook from the young blonde "I think we better hurry... I'm sure they heard her." And she was right. A few minutes later they heard footsteps nearing them in a fast pace.
Chrno grabbed both girls' hands and ran off into a new direction "Do you actually know where the exit is?" Rosette yelled at the Demon. Chrno gulped "Just hurry up will you?" he snapped, speeding up further. They ran through a double door and ended in a big room.
Azmaria collapsed onto her knees when they came to a hold. She was panting "I-I can't run anymore." She said exhausted. Chrno let his eyes scan the room "I don't remember ever being here before." He muttered. There were many doors in the room. It was almost a round room "Here, let's try this door." He suggested and led the two girls through the first the best looking door. The door was a rich ivory colour. It had beautiful markings on it.
Rosette and Azmaria followed the little Demon, hoping he knew where they were going.
As soon as they had gone through the door, they heard people enter the strange room. They would have to find out which door they had exited before they could follow them, so this gave them a little lead. The albino was scared; it was very obvious that she was pretty nervous. She clung to Rosette's hand for her dear life almost.
Rosette smiled down at her "Don't worry Az," she reassured "We'll be out of here soon." Azmaria nodded.
Soon it seemed they were on their right way. They passed some windows that showed the view of a big forest. Their mood brightened by that "We're soon there I think." Chrno said. He mentally patted himself on his back "I knew I could do it."
All of a sudden, there escape was interrupted though. A door in front of them opened and out came Genai and some other men. Genai smirked as he saw them girls "Well well well... there you are my little cave birds. You know you are not allowed to disappear just yet," he hissed "Aion does after all still have use of you." he made the movement to grab them, but Chrno took the opportunity to tackle himself into the bigger man's stomach, effectively pushing him back and to the ground "WHAT WAS THAT?" Genai yelled, coughing slightly from the collision with the non-existent thing.
Rosette grabbed Azmaria's hand and pulled her off further towards the exit.
(Okay... I have real trouble in writing this -.- I wish I could just go on to next chapter...BUT I CAN'T xo dammit)
They reached a double door. Yanked it open and leaped through it. They were stopped outside by several growling guard dogs though. Azmaria whimpered and hid behind the panting blonde "Uhm... nice doggies?" Rosette said. Chrono glared at the animals "Rosette... they can see me. I'll try to distract them okay?"
Rosette nodded and ran away as soon as the dogs chased the little demon away from them. Azmaria was pale by now "What about those men?" she asked fearfully "Won't they catch us?"
Rosette smiled over her shoulder at her "Relax Az," she said "They probably still think we're inside the house anyway... none of them saw us escape outside."
It was a big garden. It would take too long to find the gate, so they simply chose to creep through the hedge. They got a few scratches and stuff, but at least managed to get out "Ouch... applesauce." Rosette cursed, when her hair stuck in the thick branches of the greenness. She yanked it out with one strong pull, but frowned when she saw the many hairs she had sacrificed in this act.
The two girls froze when they heard loud voices from the other side "LOOK EVERWHERE, THEY MUST BE HERE SOMEWHERE." A man yelled, followed by loud thumping steps in the grass. Without another thought, the blonde grabbed the little albino's hand and pulled her off away from the loud noise. They found shelter in an old hut not so far away from the big castle-like house. Their hearts were racing, their blood rushed through their veins. They were both panting "Did we make it?" Azmaria asked nervously and quieted when Rosette lift her hand, telling her to stay still.
The little girl clasped both hands over her mouth, her eyes wide when they heard footsteps coming closer. Rosette stood and was ready to give whoever was out there a hard kick. Kai hadn't taught her self defence for nothing. She just hoped that whoever was out there was alone.
The door to the hut slowly creaked open. Azmaria huddled closely into the corner where she sat, her knees pulled up to her chin. Rosette grit her teeth and waited. When she could only see the shape of the person, she didn't think about who it could be. She aimed, lift her foot. Yanked it back and then forth in a high speed motion.
"AAAHHRRRGG!!!" the person screamed and fell shivering to the ground "Ouch... Oh Applesauce."
"Applesauce?" Rosette repeated and took a closer look. She sweat dropped when she saw it had only been the little demon "Oh Chrno... please forgive me..." she apologized and sat down next to him. He glared up at her "Why are you so evil?" he asked in a high pitched voice "I never did anything to you."
"I just thought you were someone else." She defended herself and pouted "How did you know where we were anyway?"
"We have a bond Rosette," he said "I can always find you. But as punishment you have to give me some blood." He added seriously. She huffed "You would do anything for a little blood." He nodded "Of course... if it means that I can be alive again? Who wouldn't? Now sit still." He commanded and crept closer.
Azmaria whimpered "A-Are you a Vampire?" she asked.
Chrno chuckled "No Azmaria... don't worry," He reassured and leaned closer "I just need some energy from all the running about." Rosette glared at him when she had felt the usual pinch "I refuse to give you blood on Sunday." She felt him bite slightly harder for a second, before softening it again, as if saying "You're mean."
After they had relaxed a bit, they would be up and away from this place. They had a lot to do.
AN: Hmm... I wasn't actually satisfied with this chapter -.-
I promise I'll try to make the next one better...
Until next chapter ^^