I don't own Chrono Cross or any of its characters. I do own Ana and Bobowikia though. Heh heh heh… I love that name.
Chapter 7: RelationshipsThe hybrid let the four down on the shore, by their boat. The creature turned to fly away. "Wait!" It turned to look at Serge. "Who are you? Why did you save us?" The creature snorted, "My master called me Bobowikia. I am a dragonian. The last of my kind." Glenn stared at the creature. "You are a dragonian? I thought that they all died out a long time ago." Bobowikia looked at Glenn. "They did. I am a clone that my master made." The four absorbed this. "So. Who exactly is your master?" Serge asked finally. Bobowikia answered, "My master is the man that you call Lynx." He looked at Serge, "You may know him as Wazuki." Serge's throat caught. He never wanted to be reminded of that. Bobowikia continued, "My master left me to die. Therefore, he is no longer my master. I will no longer serve him." The clone turned around and prepared to fly. "No, wait!" He ignored their calls and flew into the sky. Serge sighed and turned to face his comrades. "Well, we had better get going. It'll be night by the time we reach Arni." Or what's left of it anyway. He thought grimly.
They four had been on the boat for an hour. In that time Kidd had met Ana, and the four had been catching up on things that had been happening to them. Ana explained her entire life story. The complete life story. Come to find out, Kidd had only just reappeared on the planet a little while ago. She had been helping Schala make repairs to the time-lines for nearly two years. When she arrived, she immediately began looking for Serge. Lynx found her first. Serge's anger flared as he thought about what Lynx had done to her. "So. Serge. What have you been doing for two years?" Kidd asked finally. Serge laughed, "I've been doing absolutely nothing. Just sitting around, fishing and things like that." Kidd looked at him. A question was obviously eating at her. Serge knew what it was. He gave her a reassuring smile. She smiled back.
Kidd, Glenn, and Ana finally went to sleep, giving Serge some time to think. Did he really do that? Kidd... How is she handling it? What if she becomes... No. I can't think like that. But what if... Serge's thoughts were interrupted as a pale hand was placed on his shoulder. He turned around to face Kidd. "Hey. What're you doing up? You need some rest." He said quietly as not to wake up the others. Kidd waved him off. "I can rest later." Serge smiled. "In fact, you look like you need sleep more than I do, anyway. I know how to pilot a boat. Go get some rest." She was seemingly sincere, but Serge saw otherwise in her eyes. She wanted him to stay. Serge smiled, "Naw. I'm fine for now." There was a long silence, finally, "Kidd..." Kidd looked at the blue-haired boy. "Lynx... Did he..." Kidd looked away, tears were already stinging her eyes. It was many moments before she spoke, "I–Yes. He did. Goddess, he did." She said, her face neutral. Once again, Serge saw otherwise in her eyes. "Kidd, I–I'm sorry I wasn't there." Kidd scoffed, "You couldn't be there, mate. It's not your fault, it's more Schala's bloody fault. If she hadn't–" She stopped, unable to go any farther. Serge enveloped her in a comforting hug. "Shh... Don't blame her. You knew it then, and you know it now. It had to be done. Neither of us liked it, but it had to be done." Kidd nodded slowly. They stayed like that, in each other's arms for a few minutes. Kidd finally regained her composure and pulled away. "So. You didn't marry her, did you?" Serge laughed. "No, Kidd. I didn't." Kidd shot him a look that clearly said, why? Serge thought about it, "I–I don't know. I could never bring myself to do it. I thought I loved her, but..." He trailed off thinking about the question more. "Maybe..." He looked at Kidd, "Maybe my love for you never died. I forgot you and our adventures, but it's a lot harder to forget feelings than it is people and memories." Kidd smiled brightly, "Yeah. I guess you're right." Serge smiled back, his deep blue eyes shining. "So... Where's Schala now?" He asked finally. Kidd's expression changed. It became more reserved, "I'm right here, Serge." Kidd said in a slightly different voice. Serge looked at her in bewilderment. Kidd's expression went back to normal and she cursed. "I hate it when she does that." She mumbled quietly, then to Serge, "We merged. That's why I didn't come sooner, she wouldn't leave until everything was 'fixed'. I have control over my body though. Although, if she wants, she can take over my mouth." Serge frowned, "And you let her do that?" Kidd chuckled, "I wasn't given much choice. She kinda told me after she did it." Serge was angered by this, but he cooled down after a look from Kidd, "Don't worry about it. She usually doesn't pry or anything like that. In fact, she's usually so silent that it's like she isn't there. Being connected to the Time Devourer for thousands of years does that." Kidd said jokingly. "So. What were you saying at Fort Dragonia? I didn't catch it." Kidd said innocently. Serge blushed, "I–Uh... I mean–" Kidd started laughing. "Come on! I said it, didn't I?" She said with a laugh. "You had to. If you didn't, I would have killed everybody." Kidd laughed again, "You would've never been able to touch me! I could beat you in a fight with both arms tied behind my back and blind-folded." Serge chuckled, "Oh. You could, could you?" He asked. "Yes. I could." Serge folded his arms over his chest. "Prove it." Kidd got a mischievous look on her face, "Okay." She reached over and promptly pushed Serge into the water. Serge came up spluttering and splashing. "Hey! No fair! I can't do anything to you! You're injured!" Kidd smirked at him. "Yep." She said with a laugh. Glenn groaned, "Hey! Keep it down you two! We're trying to sleep!" Serge and Kidd laughed. "Oh, Glenn. Just shut up." Kidd said jokingly. Glenn mumbled something and rolled over to try to get some sleep.
"You know. I actually used to know Ana." Serge looked at her. "We never really got along though. She was really stuck-up. Really spoiled. She didn't like my tomboyish attitude. I don't think she remembers me yet, though." Serge smiled, "If it means anything to you, I like your tomboyish attitude." Kidd grinned.
The four arrived at Arni a couple of hours later. It was nearly dark. "SERGE!" Serge groaned, "Not again! I really don't need this right now." Kidd smirked at him. Serge looked up at a very angry and very worried Leena. One look from her made Serge cringe. "Serge! Where have you been? And who is that?" Leena pointed at Kidd, who was standing extremely close to Serge. It's a good thing that she didn't see their hands that were interlocked seconds before. "Leena... This is Kidd. And as to where I've been... I'll tell you later. We're all exhausted, and we need some rest. Kidd, here, needs medical attention." Kidd glared at him, "I do not!" Serge chuckled. "SERGE! Stop flirting and tell me where you've been! You look like you've been in a fight!" Serge ignored her and helped Kidd out of the boat. He looked at the village. The villagers had gotten a lot done in the day that they were gone. There were about three houses built so far, and there was more being completed now. He looked to his house, it hadn't been touched. He sighed. "Serge? What happened here?" Serge winced. He hadn't told Kidd yet. "Lynx. Lynx happened here." He said quietly. Kidd's face betrayed her feelings, hatred. Not that she was trying to hide it. "Lynx also happened at Termina. I'll tell you everything tomorrow." Kidd nodded slowly, then, "What about your mother? Is she alright?" Serge winced, "No. She was killed by a large storm. The very storm that Lynx sent here to destroy the place. The house–"He choked, "The house fell on top of her..." Kidd's face turned angrier, "We'll get him, Serge. Lynx will pay for what he's done." She looked at the now awake Ana and Glenn, "He will pay for what he's done to all of us." The three nodded in agreement. "What are you talking about?!" Leena demanded.
Serge led Kidd to a shelter that was being built for the temporarily homeless people. He turned to leave. "Serge? Where are you going?" Kidd asked. Serge turned to look at her, "This is my home. I have to help rebuild." Kidd nodded. He was right. Serge sent her a reassuring smile and walked off. Ana joined Kidd as Glenn went to help also. "I can't believe those two. After everything they've gone through..." Ana trailed off. Kidd chuckled, "I can believe it. They have an incredible sense of duty." Ana nodded while looking at the two, "Yeah. I've only known them for a week, and I can already see that. So... Kidd. You remember me?" Kidd looked at her in surprise, "So. You do remember." Ana smiled, "How am I supposed to forget you? All those pranks you pulled on me left scars, you know." She said jokingly. "Still the tomboy, I see." Ana said with a laugh. "Hah! You're one to talk! From what I've heard, you are a thief now." Ana smirked, "Funny. I've heard the same about you." The two girls laughed together as they reflected on their childhood.
Serge awoke to the sight of Kidd's cerulean eyes looking into his. "Aw... It's too early. Let me sleep." Kidd laughed, "It's about two o'clock, mate. I think that you've slept enough." Serge rolled over onto his side. Kidd kicked him lightly in the stomach. "Oof! Hey! What was that for?" Kidd laughed again, "That was for being a lazy bum." Serge groaned and slowly got up. "This isn't fair." He whined. Kidd smiled innocently and stepped on his foot. "Ow! Kidd!" Kidd batted her eyelashes at him. Serge looked over and saw that Glenn was getting similar treatment. Their eyes met. They were both thinking the same things. Revenge. The two boys moved in unison and grabbed the girls. They lifted them over their shoulders with ease and started walking toward the dock. "Serge!" "Glenn!" Kidd and Ana screamed at the same time. SPLASH! The two girls were thrown in the water. Glenn and Serge were doubling over with laughter. "Serves you right. You need to learn not to wake us up so rudely." Glenn said in between laughs. Glenn and Serge walked off, leaving the girls to get back up themselves. "Ooh... they're gonna pay." Kidd said after getting out of the water.
And pay, they did. It started with taking Serge and Glenn's clothes while they were bathing in the local hot spring. It ended up in a huge war among the four. SPLASH! Serge was doused with a large bucket of water. He looked at the laughing Kidd, "Oh yeah. That's original..." He said sarcastically. Kidd's laughing continued, "Yeah. It may be unoriginal, but it's one of the Greats." Serge rolled his eyes. "SERGE!" He immediately started looking for a place to hide. He found none. "You know. You're gonna have to talk to her sooner or later." Kidd said quietly. Serge sighed and nodded. He was dreading this moment. He had to tell Leena about Kidd. He turned around to meet the frustrated Leena. "Serge. I need to talk to you." She said amazingly calmly considering Serge had been avoiding her for the past couple days. He nodded and the two headed toward the dock.
They sat down at the edge of the dock. "Serge. I need to know. Have you been avoiding me?" Leena asked. Serge sighed, "Leena... I don't know what to say. Yes, I have been avoiding you." Leena looked at him angrily, "Why? What did I do so wrong that caused you to go so far to avoid me?" Serge sighed again, "Leena... It's not you–" Leena cut him off, "Don't give me that crap! That's a lie and you know it!" She was nearly in tears now, "It–It's that girl, isn't it?" Serge sighed and nodded, "Yes. I love Kidd." Leena was in tears now. "Why, Serge? Why did you choose her? What happened to us?" Serge wiped a tear off of Leena's cheek. "You wouldn't understand or believe me, Leena. I'm not even going to try to explain it either. I don't know how to explain it. It's just... I love her... That's the only way to explain it." Leena looked up at him, "What about us, Serge? You didn't answer that. I thought you loved me!" Serge couldn't think of an answer, "I–I don't know, Leena. I thought I loved you too... but I was wrong." Leena turned away, "We were made for each other, Serge. It's our fate. Everybody else sees it, why can't you?" Serge smiled sadly at that, "Fate doesn't exist, Leena. Our paths are ours to choose. Maybe we were made for each other, but things have changed since then." Leena looked at him in bewilderment, "How can you say that fate doesn't exist? That goes against everything we were taught as we were growing up! Fate does exist, Serge. It's impossible to escape from it. It always gets its way." Serge chuckled, "I know from experience, Leena. Fate doesn't exist, not any more at least. The Record of Fates are proof of that. They don't work any more! Just like fate, they will never be back. At least, not if I can help it." Serge said the last part to himself. "Serge... I–" Leena was crying again. Serge reached to hug her, but she pushed away. "Go." Serge looked at her in question. "Go! Just go away! Leave! Don't come back! Go off with your precious Kidd!" Serge sighed and got up. He was expecting this. "You might get your wish, Leena. I will be leaving for some time. I might not come back." Leena didn't say anything. She just looked out at the ocean. Serge sighed once more and walked slowly off the dock. Leena broke down into another fit of sobs. Little did she know that Kidd, who had been underneath the dock the entire time, was doing the same thing. For another reason though...
Serge met up with Kidd about a half-hour later. The guilty look on her face gave her away. "You were listening, weren't you?" Serge said. Kidd's eyes widened, "I–" Her shoulders sagged, "Yes. I was under the dock." Serge laughed, "That explains why you're wet. Oh well. I figured you'd be listening anyway." Kidd looked at him in surprise, "You knew I was there?" She asked. Serge laughed again, "I didn't really know, I just suspected. Plus, I was kinda hoping you would be there. I–I wanted you to here those things." Kidd smiled, "Oh, I heard them all right." She noticed that she was awfully close to Serge now. "Kidd, I love you..." Serge said quietly as he brought his lips closer to Kidd's. "Hey, Serge!" The two pulled apart quickly. Glenn and Ana ran up to them. They gave Serge and Kidd funny looks. Glenn snickered. Kidd rewarded him with a hard kick in the shin. "Ow!" Kidd smirked at him. Ana ignored all of this and started talking, "Glenn and I were thinking. Why don't we go to Termina? The villagers don't really need our help, not that Termina does either, but...." She trailed off seeing that Serge had already silently agreed. "Let's go." Serge said quickly. Glenn's eyes widened, "Whoa! Serge. We don't mean now. We were thinking we could at least wait until tomorrow." Serge shook his head, "It'd be better if we just went now. We could be at Termina by tomorrow morning if we walked." Ana looked uneasy at that, "That would mean passing through Fossil Valley at night." Kidd smirked, "What? You scared, Ana?" Ana looked indignant. "Fine. Let's go."
The sun had gone down by the time they reached Fossil Valley. It was cloudy and it looked like it might rain. The four walked slowly through the valley, all of them except Serge jumped at any sound that was heard in the night. A croaking sound was heard and Kidd moved closer to Serge. The Mastermune glowed lightly in the darkness. Through his connection with the three that made up the Mastermune, Serge felt evil in this place. Yes, Fossil Valley was cursed. A rock rolled down the valley wall and Serge signaled for the party to stop. "There's something here. I can feel it." Glenn walked up to him, "So. You can feel it too?" Serge nodded slowly. A distant howl was heard. Silence. Then, another howl broke the silence, much closer this time. The Mastermune began to glow brighter as whatever was howling moved closer. Serge could just barely here the sounds of padded feet walking slowly to the four. "There's something coming." He whispered. The four took defensive positions. "Ana." Ana turned to Serge. "Can you shoot a bolt of lightning down that path?" Serge said pointing farther down the path. She nodded and began concentrating. Kidd watched in awe. She had no idea Ana could do something like this! Ana broke her concentration just long enough to explain, "It's lightning magic." FLASH! A bolt of lightning shot down the path and crashed into a rock wall. Even though it passed quickly, Serge saw dozens of shadows. Moving shadows. He signaled for Ana to do the same back the way they came. FLASH! Serge saw more shadows. "We're surrounded. There's dozens of them." Serge looked up as a lightning bolt flashed across the sky. It had come from the clouds this time. He saw the outlines of more on top of the valley walls. "Up there." He said pointing. Glenn's eyes were wide, "There must be hundreds of them!" The beasts finally started showing themselves. They were the werewolf-like beasts the Serge saw and was attacked by in Termina. "Lynx's welcoming committee." Serge said quietly. "What're we gonna do, mate? We don't stand a chance against this many!" Kidd whispered into Serge's ear. Serge shook his head, "We run. Through there." He pointed at the path in front of them. "We'll break through." Glenn nodded, "Serge, you take the front. I'll take the back, and the girls will stay in the middle." Kidd's eyes widened, "Heck no! I ain't stayin' safe while you two fight off these beasts yerself!" Serge sighed and nodded, "Fine, you're with me." Kidd grinned with satisfaction. Serge pulled the dagger he had found on the beach out of his boot. Kidd pulled hers out as well. As Serge had suspected, they were the exact same except for the material they were made with. Kidd's dagger was made with Rainbow Shell. Serge's was made with iron. "Hey! That looks like me old dagger!" Kidd said. Serge smiled and handed it to her. "Two are better than one." Kidd smiled back and took it. She now had a dagger in both hands. "Let's go."
Heh heh heh… What have I done? I've done what I vowed never to do. I LEFT YOU AT A CLIFFHANGER!!! Oh no! Too bad. I'll have the next one up probably sometime tonight. Sorry to all the people who wanted some Glenn/Ana I'll try to get some next chapter. Please R&R.
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--Ben