Chapter 37. (I'm sorry for my absence -.- I've had so much to do in school... lots of homework -.-'' I will finish my stories though ^^ that's a promise) I wanted to write in the weekend but unfortunately I got a really bad headache -.- which first ended this Tuesday... -.- (Imagine... four days with headache... it was hell) the rest of the week I have had more homework to do X(
Aion's attacks were strong but aimless. He was visibly sick, but wouldn't back down one inch.
He yelled at them that they were holding back, as the Order members didn't want to hurt him. He was after all still a human, and if a member killed a human, it would automatically make them accused for murder. The only thing they were allowed to use was Holy Water, but that had a small disadvantage. Holy Water could only be fired at the opponent on short distance, and it was hard and dangerous for them to get close enough.
Azmaria had set up the barrier. Aion couldn't escape now, but it didn't really affect him, because he was still part human.
Remington rubbed the bridge of his nose after another attempt to get close to the white haired man. Aion though had noticed this and send a fireball straight at the Priest. Remington could escape and Aion had laughed.
A few militia had been wounded, but no one had yet died in the fight. The wounds weren't serious either, only a little fire injuries.
Aion was obsessed by the thought, that the militia were sinners and needed to be punished by their "God".
Chrno in his big human form wasn't very helpful, as he couldn't fly without his wings.
Rosette landed harshly on the ground after she had dodged another fire attack from Aion. She winced as she hit the ground and rubbed her shoulder when she sat up "Dammit." She cursed.
Chrno ran over to her worried "Are you okay Rosette?" he asked, looking her over for any bad injuries. She pushed his hand away when he reached for her arm "I'm fine. You should think about how to beat that guy instead."
"What do you want me to do?" he asked back annoyed "I am already doing my best."
"We could open the watch so you could fly up and kick his butt." She replied.
"Oh no, don't you dare Rosette." He warned "I will not allow that."
"I'm getting a little knocked out after it so what?" she snapped, placing her hands on her hips.
"A little knocked out? You almost died back then."
"I'm still alive am I not? Stop being such a worry wart."
"I am not a worry wart! You're too reckless." He snapped "I'll better take this."
Rosette pulled away from him, when he reached for the watch "Oh no you don't, this watch stays where it is." She narrowed her eyes at him stubbornly. He let out a frustrated sigh "Would you stop being difficult? This is serious."
"I am serous stupid!" she growled.
"ROSETTE, CHRNO WATCH OUT!" Azmaria yelled. Another attack had been fired, and it was headed directly at the bickering pair. Chrno grabbed the blonde around her waist and jumped out of the way. The little albino sighed relieved as soon as she saw her friends unharmed.
Aion pouted "Aww... missed again..." he grumbled.
Remington took the opportunity to fire Holy Water at him, but the white half-Demon saw it come and avoided it. Aion glared at the Priest and the other members "You think you can cheat us? We don't think so." He snarled and let another rain of fire fly down over them.
Azmaria had helped them set up more Holy Barriers, under which they were safe from the attacks.
Rosette glared at Chrno "I will open the damn watch no matter if you want it or not Chrno." She growled "Can't you see it's the only way?"
"I won't allow it." Chrno shot back stubbornly "Give me the watch Rosette."
"Don't you get it? I'll just get a little exhausted Dammit."
"Oh I don't think so..." another voice said. Both turned around and saw Shader standing behind them. Rosette narrowed her eyes "What do you mean?" she asked.
Shader scratched a place behind her ears and grinned nervously "I uhm... made some examinations on you while you were unconscious... and uh... well...-"
"Spill already!" Rosette snapped, making the black haired woman flinch.
"You're not just getting tired... the watch is turning your life energy into astral." She said hurrily and braced herself for the blonde's outburst. Rosette though was confused "What do you mean with that?" she asked warily. Shader looked up "It's easy. Your life energy is being turned into astral... Astral being the energy Chrno needs to keep himself alive." She explained "While he was still not fully recovered, he needed your blood, because the watch hadn't been opened. Your blood was the only thing that was close enough. Now that the watch has been opened, he sucks your life energy right out of you."
"And why didn't he turn into a full Demon faster?"
"Beats me." Shader shrugged "Anyway... when the watch is being opened, astral is gathered much faster from you. Don't ask me why. Only thing I know for sure is that your lifespan is getting shorter."
They heard a loud roar of a laugh coming from Aion as he hit one of the cars, which were inside the barrier. The explosion let the earth shake. Luckily no one was seriously hurt by it.
Remington cursed. Most of their equipment was in the cars. They were slowly running out of Holy water and still Aion showed no sign of giving up.
Azmaria ran over to her two friends "We've got trouble." She yelled fearfully "Satella is running out of energy and the Militia are almost out of Holy Water."
The blonde turned annoyed eyes on the young Demon beside her "Watch. Open. NOW!" she growled threateningly and grabbed the golden clasps on the watch. Chrno placed a bigger palm onto hers, preventing her in opening it.
"You will not open it. Your lifespan is shortening every time. Didn't you hear what Shader said?"
"Do I look like I care?" she took a deep breath before letting out a deep sigh "Listen... as soon as Aion is beaten I can go find my brother. I can't wait any longer. So would you just please let me open the watch so you can kick Aion's ass and end all of this?"
"You're really stubborn." Chrno commented. He let out a sigh "Fine... 5 minutes." He grumbled, making her grin "You're the best." She smiled and pulled open the dreaded watch.
Energy tore through his veins. It felt good, but he had to remember the real reason he had let it happen. He looked at Rosette "Remember... Only FIVE minutes." He told her. She nodded "Yea yea, now hurry will you?"
He told the girls to go inside one of the barriers "You'll be safe there." Then he flared his giant wings and shot into the air.
Aion noticed the change in opponents and smirked "We have company." He hid his left hand behind his back. He murmured a string of words, making a black sword appear in his hand. Chrno stopped midair right in front of him. The purple haired Demon still had Holy Water, though not much.
"Aion! It would be best if you give up." Chrno called.
Aion laughed and almost fell "You want us to give up? How amusing."
Rosette and Azmaria had crept inside a barrier and were watching the two. All of a sudden, Aion groaned and fell towards the ground. He landed in the grass and whimpered. His dark wings were folded around him, cushioning his fall.
Chrno landed in front of him "Aion." He called and crouched down. Aion had once again started singing soft songs.
Chrno looked at Remington. This though was the moment Aion had waited for. Just as the blonde Priest left the barrier, he attacked with the black sword.
Chrno wasn't fast enough to dodge the shining weapon and was struck across his stomach. He winced and jumped back away from the Half Demon. Aion roared with laughter "HAHAHAHA... WE GOT HIM!!!"
The girls called if everything was okay. Shader crouched next to them inside the barrier "It wasn't so bad." She assured them "It's nothing serious."
Before the Militia could fire Holy Water at Aion, he tore off into the air once again out of reach. His smirk widened over his rotting face "Oh how you amuse me." He mocked "Is that all you can do? I am disappointed."
Chrno looked back at the girls telling them not to worry. He let out a sigh. If he had been allowed to use full power, this would have ended long time ago, but like this, he was sure, the task would be easier said than done.
Rosette felt a stinging pain starting in her chest. Her breath came out in small pants. It felt as if she had been running "Stop wasting my precious time Chrno and get him already."
Chrno sighed "She's the Master I guess." He grumbled and once more shot into the air, wound be damned.
Aion chuckled "Ahh... finally it's getting interesting." He smiled and held up the weapon, ready to strike once more.
AN: FINALLY... I made another chapter :D it's not so good, but it's there XD
My next chapter will probably be for... uhm... I don't know... maybe KO? You'll have to see ^_^
Did you know it's easier to write when you hear music? For me it is ^^ I get inspiration from it... even though it's a song without lyrics.
Until next chapter ^^