Roses of Red
By Shakira
Disclaimer: I do not own Chrono Cross, it's characters or anything related to it. Chrono Cross belongs to its rightful owner. So, don't sue me please.
Chapter 1: Dark Dreams
A strong wind chilled the air. Serge was surrounded in complete darkness. "Where am I? Is this just another one of those strange dreams? Yes, it has to be…"
"Serge…" called a cold, and empty voice, almost in a whisper. "Serge…"
"What? Who's there!" Serge looked around frantically, trying to search for the source of the voice, but he only found darkness. He turned around, and he wasn't sure if he was seeing things or not, but he managed to pick out a rather dark and strange looking figure coming towards him.
The figure then began to move closer. Serge took a few steps back as it neared him. Soon the dark figure became clearer. It was hidden in a black cloak, which made it almost impossible to pick out in the dark. There was, though, one thing that stood out. In the hand of this creature, was a small red rose. It was so beautiful and bright. It stood out in the darkness like the moon stands out in the dark of the night.
Memories from his past adventure came rushing through his mind like a streak of lighting. His thoughts were then interrupted when the figure spoke.
"Serge…"
Serge shivered at the tone of the cold, shrill voice. "Wh-Who are you? What do you want?" Serge asked.
The dark figure replied with an ear-piercing laugh.
"Oh, how I wish I had the Mastermune with me now!" he thought to himself.
"Serge!" Serge glanced up to see who was calling him; he recognized the voice to be his mother's. He then turned his attention back to the dark figure, only to find that it had vanished. All was gone, except for one red petal from the rose.
"Serge! Wake up!"
Serge then slowly opened his eyes, and found himself in his own room. "So it WAS a dream."
"Serge, you finally woke up! Leena's waiting for you downstairs! Go get dressed!" Marge said. And with that, she left the room.
Serge forced himself out of bed, and stood up to stretch. "What was that dream supposed to mean?" Serge thought to himself. He then remembered his mother saying Leena was waiting for him, and he turned his attention toward his closet.
He decided to wear his old clothes. The ones he wore during his adventure. He wore the usual baggy blue shorts, his black shirt under his silver vest with a bit of orange at the shoulder area, his purple socks, and of course, his red bandana with the golden designs.
He came down and saw Leena chatting with his mother while drinking a glass of lemon juice at the same time. "Hi Serge! You finally woke up!" She then stopped talking and began looking intently at Serge. She scrolled her eyes down, as if scanning him, and then up again. "I can't remember the last time I saw you wearing that combination of clothing. Ah, it brings back memories…doesn't it Serge?"
"Yeah…I guess it does…" said Serge. "So, how come you came Leena? Is there something you wanted to tell me?" said Serge, automatically changing the subject.
"Oh yeah. About why I came. I just wanted to know if you could meet me at Opassa Beach tonight. There's something I would like to show you." Leena said.
Serge lifted and eyebrow. Leena sounded rather serious. But he wasn't going to ask her about it now. "Sure, Leena. I'll be there. Is there a certain time that I should be there?"
"Umm…how about 7:00 PM?" she said.
"Alright. So, Leena, do you want me to go anywhere with you now? Or are you heading back home."
"I think I'll be leaving now, Serge. Thanks, and remember to be there." Leena got up and walked to the door. Serge followed her. "See you at Opassa Beach, Serge."
"Sure, Leena."
Author: I know that wasn't very good at all, but this is my first story, so please don't yell at me if it sucks. Hope you guys found that at least a little interesting though! I know that the Leena who you could take into your party in Chrono Cross was the 'Another World' Leena, but I needed to make the 'Home World' Leena do that. Serge DOES live in Home World! ^__^ Please Read and Review!