I've decided to change my mind about taking the story off and I'll continue the story to the end. I have to thank snekochan for reviewing my story. It has been after all a very long time since I've gotten a review. So I thank you for that.
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Chapter 11 – Life
"What!" Rosette stammered as her face grew hot. She glanced at Chrno as if she was waiting for him to tell her that it was a joke. "Please tell me you're joking," she asked. Chrno shook his head and shifted his gaze to the floor, to avoid looking at the blond nun in front of him.
"I'm serious Rosette. Aion reminded me of it, but I was trying to find another way before I used this solution… I know you hate the idea because you'd have to spend the rest of life with me. It sounds like a punishment or a curse for you. Your soul would be linked to mine and you'd probably die at the same time as me, but if I die early then I guess the length of your human life would be recharged by my astral energy and you'd only live that long," Chrno explained as he tried to relax. Rosette just kept on staring at him like he was insane. He felt his face go hot under her fierce gaze.
"It doesn't sound like a curse to me. It sounds more like a blessing. I'd love to spend my life along your side. Besides, I would have stayed with you until I died. Remember what I said the day I died," Rosette said as she lovingly gazed at the purple haired demon standing before her. Chrno gulped and tried to recall everything that happened on that sad day.
-Flashback-
The couple gazed into each other's eyes. Chrno watched as a faint blush appeared on Rosette's face. She took a deep breath and sighed in content. Rosette looked at Chrno with an unexpected warmth in her eyes.
"I love you Chrno," she whispered. Chrno gasped in surprise and smiled at the nun before him.
"Me too," he answered as he pulled Rosette into a loving embrace. Chrno suddenly heard Rosette trying to silently hold back her tears.
"I wish I could stay with you forever, but I can't…" she whispered sadly into his ear.
-End of Flashback-
Chrno's eyes widened as he remembered the event. He hadn't heard her clearly, which was probably the reason why he'd had problems recalling the event. Chrno looked at Rosette as his heartbeat quickened.
"Did you mean what you said?" Chrno asked. Rosette nodded her head as a huge blush appeared on her cheeks. "You don't mind?" he added. She shook her head.
"I'd love to become your mate. It'll expand my life and we'll be together until the end of time. It sounds so romantic," Rosette said dreamily. Chrno smiled at his beautiful contractor and was about to embrace her into his arms, but he fell on the ground with a huge 'thud'. Rosette turned her attention to the fallen demon and giggled.
"Everyone seems to forget that I'm not alive anymore. It's quite amusing," she stated as she laughed at Chrno. Chrno slowly got to his feet and smiled at the sniggering nun.
"I guess this means that I have to go get Sheda. I'll be back," he said as he opened the door and walked out of the room. As soon as Chrno was gone, Rosette sighed and looked around the room to keep busy. She thought about everything that had happened, while she was waiting.
'I'm going to be his mate…OH MY GOG! That means I have to sleep with him,' Rosette thought as she felt her blood rush to her face again. She suddenly remembered everything he had said and she felt a little bit nervous. 'I actually don't mind. I do love him, so it doesn't matter.'
Rosette sat down on a chair to try and clam herself. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath to get ready to be sent back to her body. She couldn't wait to be alive again. The door creaked open and Rosette heard footsteps enter the room. She opened her eyes to gaze at the intruders. It was Chrno, Aion and Sheda. Aion had a smirk on his face and Sheda just kept on smiling at her. Chrno, on the other hand, was blushing like crazy. It seems that he had told the two demons about the idea.
"I always knew that you guys would end up together!" Sheda exclaimed happily as she tried to hug Rosette. Her plan didn't work and she fell on the floor with a loud crash. Sheda got back to her feet, a look of disappointment on her face. She turned her attention to Chrno and gave him a hug instead.
"I'm so happy for you Chrno!" she stated. Chrno blushed and smiled. Then he looked at Aion, who was looking at Rosette with an interested gaze.
"Good choice," he murmured under his breath. Chrno barely managed to hear him, but when he did, Chrno just glared at his brother. Rosette glanced curiously at the two brothers and shrugged. It wasn't exactly her problem so she turned to Sheda and walked towards the cat demon, who had finally let go of Chrno.
"Since we have a plan, does that mean that I can go back to my body now?" Rosette asked Sheda. She nodded her head and hissed at the glaring brothers to catch their attention. Chrno and Aion stopped their bickering and looked at the two women.
"What?" Aion asked.
"Stop arguing and go to Rosette's room. Her body is still there. We're running out of time. Less than a day is left for Rosette's body to survive on its own…" Sheda explained. The expression on Chrno's face turned serious and he nodded. Soon afterwards, he grabbed Aion and dragged him away. Sheda and Rosette smiled humorously at each other and followed the men. Once they reached their destination, Sheda took out the pocket watch from her pocket and handed it to Chrno. Chrno graciously took the object in his hand and closely observed it.
"Now we'll leave you alone. You know what to do with the watch, so I'll see you later," Aion cheered as he grabbed Sheda's arm and dragged her out of the room. Once they were gone, Chrno and Rosette gave each other an embarrassed look and looked away from each other.
"What do I do with this?" Chrno asked as he pointed at the golden pocket watch that Sheda had given him. Rosette took the object from the purple haired demon and gently loosened the seal. The clock hands began to turn backwards and a bright light surrounded the watch. The same light began to glow around Rosette's body. Her skin became less pale and Chrno could faintly hear a small heartbeat from the body. When the light disappeared, Rosette handed the clock to Chrno and took a deep breath. She walked over to her body and slowly touched her hand. A blue glow surrounded both shapes until they merged together as one. The only figure that remained visible was the one that was lying on the bed with her eyes closed.
"Are you okay?" Chrno asked the sleeping form. He heard a groan from Rosette's body and saw her eyes quietly open. She sat up on the bed, letting the bed sheets fall around her waist. She silently looked around the room with her tired eyes until her gaze fell apon the red-eyes demon.
"Ch…rn…o," she tried to say, but her words were slurred and sounded as if it hadn't been used in ages. She coughed a bit and tried to clear her throat.
"Rosette? How are you feeling?" he questioned as his worried expression increased when she didn't respond to him. Rosette smiled at him and rubbed her tired eyes with her small hand.
"I'm okay. Just a little tired, but other than that I'm fine," Rosette stated with a raspy voice. Chrno grinned at the blue-eyed girl as his worries were washed away. He carefully put the watch on a table in the room and walked towards Rosette. He sat beside his cherished contractor and closely embraced her. He was finally able to touch her again. Her skin was rather cold, but it was gradually getting warmer. She gave him a cheerful smile and leaned her head on his broad shoulder.
"Thank you Chrno. You brought me back…" she said as she took his clawed hand in hers. Chrno smiled back at her and cleared his throat.
"We're not out of trouble yet. We still need to increase your lifespan," Chrno stated. As all his blood rushed to his face. His blush got deeper and deeper as he kept on staring at Rosette. Rosette blushed and nodded her head as she turned to face Chrno. He smiled at her and gently brought his lips to hers in a chaste kiss. Rosette responded to the kiss and wrapped her arms around Chrno's neck. Soon afterwards, Chrno pushed Rosette on the bed with her back to it and deepened the kiss.
Wait for the next chapter.
Ja ne
