Chapter 11.

Rosette was sitting in the couch. Her arms were crossed and her sapphire eyes were resting warily on the Demon leaning against the wall opposite to her. Her eyes were slowly growing smaller. She was tired after a hard day, but she would definitely not fall asleep on that monster. Who knew what he would do if she did?

He had long discovered her tiredness and smiled "You should sleep sweetheart, don't worry, I won't hurt you or the kid."

"I will not go sleep when I know you're still in the house." She snapped back "I want you to get lost right now."

Chrno sighed "You know I won't leave."

She glared daggers at him as she got up and walked into the room where Adam was sleeping to check up on him. The boy was lying sprawled across the bed, arms stretched out in cross form and legs the only part of him still under the covers. His breathing was soft and even. She quietly walked over to him and pulled the covers further over him, so he didn't get cold.

Chrno stood in the door and watched her "He's a nice boy," He commented "And as beautiful as his mother."

Rosette narrowed her eyes further on the Demon and went back out "Don't you try to sweet talk me Demon; it won't work like it did when we first met." She snarled. She went over and started making some coffee to keep herself awake. Luckily the farmers around had let her get some, the same with food. Behind the house she had her own little garden, but it was limited how much was able to grow there.

All of a sudden a howl in the distance cut through the night. Chrno's eyes narrowed and he tensed up. Rosette clutched the coffee pot in her hands "What was that?" she hissed. He frowned "Pursuers." He replied "Out to find me... and you."

She turned furious eyes in his direction and threw the coffee pot at him "YOU BRING NOTHING BUT TROUBLE UPON US... I WANTED TO LIVE MY LIFE IN PEACE." She screamed in rage. He dodged the pot with his arm and glared back at her "I ACTUALLY TRY TO SAVE YOU." He growled back.

"WHY?"

He stopped dead by that question. He had no idea why he was helping them.

She repeated the question "Why are you trying to save us? I never wanted to see you again. You can disappear back to the Hell you come from as far as I know."

That did it. He stomped over and grabbed her wrist. She winced at the forceful treatment and glared furiously up at him. She didn't say anything though. He didn't let her.

"Listen Sweetheart," he growled through clenched teeth "If I hadn't come back to you that pursuer today would have torn you both to pieces, and if I go now that can still happen, since there's more out there looking for me. DO YOU WANT THAT?"

She remained quiet, the fire in her eyes still burning. He refused to let a mere woman loose his mind. He pushed her towards the room, where the little boy was still sleeping "Now, go sleep." He commanded rather harshly and crossed his arms.

Rosette felt a stinging sensation in her eyes, but refused to let him see her angry tears. He could smell the salty scent though and calmed down a little "I hate you!" she hissed, her words dripping with venom, and spun around to vanish into the room, when a hand caught hers. She jerked her hand out of his and glared at the door "Don't you dare to touch me." She snarled warningly. She entered the room and closed the door after her, leaving the Demon alone.

Another howl was heard, but it was still far away. No reason to worry just yet. He wouldn't let his guard down though.

Rosette climbed into bed next to Adam. She lay there watching him in the dim light from the moon. His face was peaceful, his breathing coming out in a soft little snore. Would she ever be able to love him as a mother? Until now she had failed in doing so.

"You're innocent... you have no fault in what has happened..." she whispered and softly stroked the little boy's cheek.

Adam let out a little noise, his fisted hand coming up to brush her hand away as it tickled him. His hand then remained where it was, his breathing again evening out into silent snores.

She sighed and closed her eyes. Why did her life have to be like this? She had been loyal to God hadn't she? She felt her eyes fill with tears once again, but she brushed them away harshly with her sleeve. No, she had cried enough. From now on she would let no one tell her what to do. She would fight against every Demon. Even the foul creature behind that door. From now on she would be strong.

Chrno could almost feel the angry waves radiating off of her, even through the wall. He let out another deep sigh of frustration "Why can't I seem to get that woman out of my head? She doesn't seem any different from the others." He thought and lay down on the couch.

"Hmm... not as cosy as the alcove, but it will have to do." He mumbled and closed his eyes. Even if it looked like he was asleep, he was still wary of his surroundings. Especially with the pursuers sneaking around in the woods outside. That night though remained peaceful.

The next morning Adam was the first to wake up. He rubbed the sand from his eyes and glanced around the room. He noticed that his mama was still asleep and quietly crawled down from the bed. He pushed the door open and exited the room, before closing it after him again.

The little boy's eyes were caught on a booted leg hanging over the armrest of the couch. He snuck over to peek at the person lying there. Adam went over and stared right into the man's face. He stretched a little hand out to touch the horn on the man's head, but pulled it back as he stirred.

Chrno let out a tired groan and opened his eyes "So you were the one I could hear." He said and sat up. Adam didn't say anything; he let himself plop down onto his rear and kept staring at the Demon.

Chrno tilted his head, Adam did the same. Chrno asked the boy about his name, the little boy didn't answer.

Chrno shrugged and stretched his wings out far behind him. At the same time he stretched his arms into the air with another tired groan. Adam's eyes widened "Birdie. Fly?"

Chrno looked down at the child "I'm a Demon, not a birdie, and yes, I can fly." He told him.

"Fly too!" Adam squealed, reaching his arms out towards the man. Chrno shook his head "No, you can't fly. Stop it." The boy let his arms fall to his sides, his bottom lip quivering slightly. Chrno knowing where this was leading picked up the boy and started purring.

Adam let out small hiccups, and Chrno let out a deep sigh "Fine, but only a short one." He grumbled and took the boy outside. The Demon stood there for a while listening. There was no danger up close. He flared out his giant wings and shot into the air. Adam squealed in delight and flailed his arms. His eyes widened in awe as he could see out over the forest.

Back in the house, Rosette was slowly waking up as well "Adam?" she called tiredly as she didn't find the boy next to her, or in the room. She got up and called once more "Adam?" She exited the room, and started to worry as it too was empty "ADAM?"

A loud sound was suddenly heard from outside the door. She narrowed her eyes "If that Devil has done anything to my child...-" a gasp escaped her lips as she opened the door and stood face to face with two Demons.

Both were smirking at her. One looked almost like a giant pig, but the other one, which was all black, had no animalistic features.

"Good morning young Miss." The black one said with a mocking bow "May we come in?"

She slowly backed away, fear washing over her. The promise she had made with herself all forgotten "W-What do you want from me?" she asked.

The pig's smirk widened "Oh nothing special." He replied. Both Demons were now inside the house, the black one closed the door after them. He stepped over next to his partner "Don't be afraid Missy; all you have to do is to scream. I'm sure your "Lover" will come to your rescue."

Chrno sensed danger and turned around to fly back to the house. He hoped he wouldn't be too late.

AN: That was another chapter ^^

The next thing I'll upload will either be another One-shot or a chapter for one of my other stories. I don't know yet.

Until next chapter.