Okay here's chapter six! This is the moment you've all been waiting for! The Reunion between Kidd and Serge. There's also a reunion between another old character… Heh heh heh… Anyway, I don't own Chrono Cross or any of its characters. They belong to Squaresoft. I own Ana though.
Chapter 6: The Reunion
"Ow." Glenn said as he landed. Ana laughed but Serge said nothing. He was looking at the large crater in front of him. All that was left in the room was the crater and the switch. You had to climb a cliff just to reach the switch. Now you did anyway. He remembered the battle that took place here.
Kidd, Serge, and Glenn stood in front of the final switch. "This is it. After this, we face Lynx." Kidd said softly. The three walked toward the switch, but they were cut short by a roar. CRASH! A large beast fell from a trap door, and landed in front of them. The three immediately went into an attacking stance, and took the offensive. They won the battle easily. "That wasn't that hard, now was it?" Kidd said with a laugh. "Figures. He protects the last switch with a weak monster. How stupid." Her laughter was cut short as the beast moved. It got onto all fours and opened its mouth. A black liquid slowly dribbled out. The dribble soon turned to a rush. Serge noticed that the liquid was taking a shape. Then the liquid began to solidify. When it was finished, out of the mouth of the creature was an even more hideous and dangerous creature. The new creature was black as night, but light reflected off of it. It had two gigantic arms, no neck, and the head only had one eye. One huge eye. The eye was hideous, the pupil was black, the rest was a red color. The color of blood. "Wow. I didn't expect that!" Kidd said with a nervous laugh. They began battling this creature. The creature was easily winning. With its giant-sized arms, it would just swat them away if they tried to attack it. It also favored the element, Free Fall. "AAAHHH!!!" CRASH! Serge crashed into the ground for the second time in this battle. He couldn't take much more. "Serge! Mate, are you all right?" Serge groaned and slowly got up. CRASH! Glenn had gotten swatted away. He crashed into the far wall. "Aw, man. That hurt!" Kidd looked at Serge and smiled. "Maybe Red Pin can get through." Serge nodded in agreement, and backed off. "Be careful, Kidd." Kidd looked back and winked at him. She turned back to the beast and took her stance. "Red Pin!" Her dagger began to glow a bright red. She brought it up to eye level and smiled. She took it and threw it at the creature. It was followed by hundreds of fiery daggers. The technique broke through the creature's defenses, and Kidd had scored the first hit of the battle. On their side anyway. But the battle wasn't over yet, in fact, it looked like that move had only annoyed the beast. It brought its hand back. "Kidd! Look out!" It was too late, Kidd was backhanded by it. She flew straight through a wooden pillar. The creature wasn't done yet. The beast raised its arms and Kidd flew upward. It brought its arms down to complete the move, Free Fall. Kidd flew down at amazing speed and crashed into the ground, unconscious. Glenn ran to Kidd, but Serge looked at the beast in fury. Serge's eyes flashed a bright white. His feet lifted slowly off the floor. His skin began to glow and soon the glowing extended throughout the room. Forming a large dome-like area. Serge reached the peak of his ascent and looked at Glenn. Glenn caught the hint, and dragged the unconscious Kidd out of the room. Serge looked back at the beast and smirked. The creature brought its hand back, preparing to do the same thing to Serge as it did to Kidd. It never got the chance. Serge uttered the word he had only heard in a dream, "Luminaire." A ring of explosions started directly underneath him. Wood and concrete were ripped up and shattered. The ring extended to the beast. The beast flew backwards and hit a concrete wall. Serge wasn't done yet. In one last explosion the entire dome of light exploded brightly. The beast was incinerated. The only things left standing were the switch, the balcony, and Serge. Serge smiled at the memory. That was the first time he had used Luminaire. "Serge? Hello? Anybody home?" Serge snapped out of his trance, "What?" Glenn and Ana stifled a laugh, "Well. I was suggesting that we flip that switch and move on. But you were in your own little world." Glenn thought about it for a moment and then said, "Never mind. I have a pretty good idea why you were in your own world. Luminaire?" Serge nodded. "Ahh... Okay." Ana looked at them in question. Glenn told her that he'd tell her later. Serge walked slowly down the crater until he reached a circular cliff in the middle. On top of this cliff was the final switch. He climbed the cliff and flipped the switch. The black light that shone from the top of it was shut off immediately. Serge smiled and climbed down.
They arrived at the teleporter minutes later. Serge hesitated only for a second before getting on. After all three of them got on, time seemed to slow as they were shot upward. FLASH! FLASH! FLASH! The three phased through the ground of the receiving teleporter and solidified again. "Okay. That was weird." Ana said with a nervous laugh. Glenn laughed loudly. "I will never get used to that feeling." Serge said nothing, he was staring at two large oak doors. He suddenly found it hard to breathe. Glenn noticed this and came over. He put a hand on his friend's shoulder. "It's okay, Serge. That battle's over. It's over." Serge nodded slowly but didn't move. It was several moments before he did. He started with one slow step. He was terrified now. He was pale and he was shaking. He wished he could just turn around and run away. That all changed when Glenn said one word, "Kidd." Serge's skin went from white with fear to red with anger. The fear was completely gone now. It was replaced with pure and utter hatred. He was going to kill whoever was in here. He was going to give no mercy. Showing Serge's feelings, the Mastermune began to glow. As Serge's anger increased, it glowed brighter.
The trio reached the door. Serge pushed on it. It didn't budge. He pushed again. Nothing. He backed up and kicked it. The wood splintered where he kicked it, but other than that, no movement. He kicked again, the door moved slightly. The Mastermune flared even brighter as Serge's anger increased. With one last kick, the door flew open, and crashed against the wall beside it. Serge walked into the room first. The altar that held the Dragon Tear was gone. So were the statues of the dragons. Alone in the room was a single figure. He held a large scythe. Serge's eyes narrowed with hatred. "Lynx." He said, contempt practically dripping on his tongue.
Glenn walked in after Serge and stopped dead in his tracks. His breathing shortened as the hatred welled up inside him. Ana walked up beside him and stared at the figure. The figure had blue hair, and he was Serge's size. It was covered with a large robe that covered its face, so she couldn't see his eye color. She had already guessed it though, a deep blue. The Mastermune was glowing brighter than ever now. It was beginning to illuminate the entire room now. The figure drew back the hood that covered his face. Ana gasped. It was Serge! The Mastermune flared brighter. Ana figured it out seconds later. She looked at Glenn, "Is that... Lynx?" Glenn nodded, but his reply was cut short. The dark version of Serge was laughing. More like cackling really. "So. You finally decide to show your face, Chrono Trigger. Took you long enough. I didn't really think that the storm would hinder you that long!" The Mastermune flared.
Serge charged Dark Serge, or Lynx. They met with a clash. It was Mastermune versus ordinary Scythe. Dark Serge never stood a chance. The Scythe flew out of Dark Serge's hand on the first clash. Dark Serge disappeared and then reappeared on the other side of the room. He chuckled. "I see you've gotten stronger Chrono Trigger. A lot stronger since I faced you last." Serge slowly put his anger in check. "How? How are you alive? We destroyed FATE. We destroyed you." Serge said slowly. Dark Serge laughed, "Did you? Did you really destroy me? Did you see me die?" Serge thought back to that moment. He remembered that Dark Serge had disappeared soon after being defeated. "You fool. FATE cannot die!" Serge's eyes narrowed. "It can. And it will." Glenn got out his Einlanzers gave one to Ana. "Oh! You want to fight?" The trio said nothing. "Maybe I should show you something first." Torches on a still shadowy side of the room instantly lit. A lump formed in Serge's throat. Kidd was tied naked to a large board. There were bruises all over her body. Her face was barely recognizable, and she looked like she had been–No! I don't want to even think about that! Unfortunately, Lynx confirmed Serge's suspicions. "Serge. Did you know that Kidd was a virgin before? Before me anyway." Serge spun around to look at Dark Serge. Dark Serge licked his lips. The Mastermune was shining so brightly a person could be blinded by it now. Serge had never felt such hatred.
He ran at Dark Serge with impossible speed. He only met air. The sound of Dark Serge's laugh filled the room. Serge spun around looking for him. Dark Serge appeared behind Serge and brought his hands down on Serge's head. He was about to kick the now down Serge, but he was struck by a huge bolt of lightning. CRASH! He flew into a wall. Dark Serge groaned and looked for the source of the lightning. He found it. There was a girl near the entrance. Her eyes were glowing yellow, and she was floating in the air. Dark Serge recognized her immediately. "Ahh... Princess Ana. What a nice... Surprise."
Glenn looked at a now horrified Ana. "What does he mean 'princess'?" He asked quietly. Ana looked at Glenn. Her eyes were wide. "I–I mean–" She was cut off by Dark Serge's laugh. "She hasn't told you, Glenn? Why! I'm surprised at you, Ana! What would your father say?" Dark Serge was obviously dragging the suspense out longer, making Glenn even angrier. Glenn began to piece everything together. "I would have thought that the daughter of Chrono and Nadia would be much better mannered." Glenn's eyes widened and Ana's shoulders slumped. "You–You're the daughter of Chrono and Nadia? You're the princess of Guardia?!" He asked none too quietly. Ana turned to face him, tears rolling down her cheeks. "Yes. I–I am their daughter. That's how I know magic. That's how I know so much about Chrono Triggers. For thirteen years, I've been running from Porre. That's why I was in El Nido." Glenn stepped back, away from her. "Why? Why didn't you tell me?" Dark Serge laughed. "I–I was scared, Glenn. I didn't know what to do." THUMP! Dark Serge fell to the floor. Serge stood behind him. He had mimicked the move that Dark Serge had done to him. "Well. I don't care who she is. All I care about now is what she can do." Serge said loudly enough for them to hear. His words broke the mistrust. Glenn nodded at Serge and smiled at Ana. Dark Serge groaned and got up. Glenn caught Serge's eye and he headed toward Kidd. Serge looked at Dark Serge. "This is the end of you, Lynx. You've caused enough pain and suffering. I'm going to put a stop to it." The Mastermune flared even brighter. Serge had never been so angry. Dark Serge smiled a demonic smile. It was time.
"Oof! Kidd's gotten heavier since I last saw her." Glenn was slowly carrying Kidd out of the room. They had found Kidd's belongings and a couple of old blankets on a table in the corner that Kidd was at. They had covered her with a blanket. She groaned. "Don't move, Kidd. We'll get you out of here." Kidd groaned again and settled into a light sleep. She woke up with a start when the three heard the piercing sound of Serge's scream. Glenn cursed. He looked at Ana. She nodded and gave him his extra Einlanzer. He put Kidd on the floor and ran back to the room.
Serge was on his knees. He screamed out again, "Stop! Stop it!" Dark Serge laughed. "Stop? We're just getting started!" Dark Serge began to grab a hold of Serge's mind and will piece by piece. "No!" Thoughts begun flooding into Serge's head. Thoughts and feelings that weren't his own. "No! Stop!" His hatred grew, but it wasn't directed to Dark Serge anymore, it was directed to... Everything. He hated everything. He wanted to destroy everything. He wanted to taste the blood of millions. He wanted to taste the blood of Kidd. "No! Stop!" He fought the thoughts and feelings. It was no use. Dark Serge's mind control was working. Serge's screams abruptly stopped. Dark Serge had complete control over him. "Serge?" Glenn's voice filled Serge's head. Hatred began to well up inside of Serge. He turned around to look at Glenn. Glenn looked at him in bewilderment. Something was different about Serge. Something was darker about him. His thoughts were confirmed as Serge ran at him, Mastermune in offensive position. Glenn was barely able to put up his Einlanzers in time.
"Serge!" Kidd screamed loudly. She sat up abruptly. She winced. She looked at Ana, "Where–Where's Serge?" Ana stared at her, "He's–uh–In there." She pointed to the room where Dark Serge, Serge, and Glenn were. "Is Lynx in there?" Ana nodded. "No... We have to help them!" She looked around for her stuff, she found them and put everything on. "Kidd, right?" Ana asked. Kidd nodded while checking her gear. "Kidd. Glenn went in there with him. Those two should be able to take care of Lynx together." Kidd looked at her in amazement. "Glenn's in there? Oh no. we have to go, now!" Kidd started limping toward the two large oak doors.
CLANG! "Serge! What are you doing?" CLANG! The two broke apart. "Serge!" Glenn yelled. Dark Serge was cackling at the fight. It was a show to him. FLASH! Dark Serge flew against the wall behind him. He groaned and got up slowly. He growled the princess of Guardia. "Serge!" Kidd yelled. If Serge heard, he didn't show it. He got through Glenn's defenses and cut his arm. Glenn yelled out in pain. "Glenn!" Ana screamed. Serge! Stop!" Kidd yelled. Tears were streaming down her face. Then an amazing thing happened. Serge stopped. He was visibly fighting himself. "Serge. Please. Stop." Ana cried. Serge flinched visibly. Dark Serge was angered greatly at this. "No! Kill them!" Serge looked at Dark Serge. For a moment Serge's hatred for Dark Serge returned, but it was only for a moment, because Dark Serge's power had once again overtaken him. He ran toward Kidd. Kidd's eyes opened wide. "Serge!" The Mastermune stopped inches from her. Serge had a look of unbelievable determination on his face. "No… I can't…" He said through strained teeth. He slowly forced his head to look at Glenn. "I can't… I can't stop it much longer. You have to stop me." Glenn's eyes widened. "Kill them!" Dark Serge said. Serge flinched. "Serge…" Kidd said quietly. "I—I never told you this, but I—"
"Kill them!" Dark Serge yelled. Serge snapped. He brought the Mastermune back. "No!" Glenn kicked him before Serge could deliver the killing blow. Serge flew through the air and landed a few feet away. Glenn looked into Serge's eyes. "Serge. Fight it. You can stop this!" He said forcefully. "You just don't get it, do you?" Dark Serge said with a laugh. "He can't hope to fight it and win. He may be able control himself for a short amount of time, but it's only temporary! He's mine now!" Glenn looked deep into Serge's eyes. He could see the battle taking place in Serge's mind. "Serge. Fight it! This man killed hundreds of people! He killed your mother!" Kidd stepped up to Glenn, "That's not the way to do it! Angering him will only place him into Lynx's control more!" Glenn cursed. "Then. How?" He asked. "It can't be done!" Dark Serge yelled. "No. It can be done. And it will be done." Kidd looked into Serge's eyes. She, too, saw the battle going on in his mind. "Serge. I—" Dark Serge roared in anger and attacked. Glenn held him back. It wasn't too hard, seeing how Dark Serge hadn't thought to retrieve his scythe. "I—I love you, Serge." It only took three words. These three words held more power than the strongest weapon. They held more power than all the elements and magic in the world. These words, I Love You, held more power than Dark Serge's strongest spell. Serge visibly changed. His eyes softened and he relaxed. The spell was broken. "No! Kill her! Destroy them!" Serge looked into Kidd's eyes and smiled. He was back.
"No!" Serge looked at the exact copy of himself. "Lynx. Your spell has been broken. And now… it is time for you to die." Dark Serge's eyes widened as Serge took a step toward him. He then smirked, "No. I don't it is that time. In fact, I think it is time for me to leave." A large portal opened up behind Dark Serge. He laughed, "Until next time, Chrono Trigger!" He stepped into the portal and it closed behind him. Serge ran forward, but was unable to stop him. "Until next time then." He said quietly. He turned to Kidd, "I lo—" He was stopped by a large rumble. "I'll tell you later. Now we have to go!" he ran forward and lifted Kidd off the ground. "No time for you to limp down." He explained. She nodded and smiled. She could get used to this. The four ran to the teleporter. They got there just in time to see it fall down to the ground below. The rumbling increased. "He's trying to bring the whole place down on us!" Ana said, panic edging into her voice. "Up there!" Serge pointed to a figure above them. A figure with wings.
The half-dragon half-humanoid creature couldn't do it. It just couldn't watch them die like this. Plus, it wanted to get back at its ex-master. He had left it here! It flew down to the four. "Get on." It said in a gruff voice. The four didn't need to be told twice. They all grabbed on to anything they could. They barely were able to fit on, but they did. It took two flaps of the creature's wings instead of the normal one, but it lifted off of the ground. The rest of the walkway plunged down to the ground below as they flew upwards. The creature flew through a skylight in the ceiling of the huge fort. From the air, the five, including the dragon/human hybrid, watched Fort Dragonia collapse with a loud rumble.
There you go! What'd you think? BTW. If I accidentally switch over to first-person view instead of third, please tell me in a review or an E-mail or something. I'm used to writing in first-person and this is my first third-person story. Ever. Thanks. Please R&R
--Ben
PS The next chapter probably won't have much, if any, action in it. It'll be more focusing on Kidd & Serge. Possibly some more Glenn & Ana also. I have to figure out where to go with this story now. I haven't really thought this far yet. I really have to start thinking out my fanfics. *Wink Wink* I've always been the spur-of-the-moment kinda guy.