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Chapter 11 Broken Home
Diss looked around at the raging fire that had obviously struck the home. He groaned as he thought about the reckless destruction. He looked at Serge who merely shrugged. Glenn looked around tensing.
"Get the kids Serge, I'll see if I can't control these flames." Diss said as he stretched out his hand. Serge searched the room and quickly started getting the kids out. Glenn helped Serge as Diss found he could only diminish the size of the flame, not put them out entirely. Two large monsters grew from the flames behind Diss as they punched him down into the ground. Glenn and Serge fought the monsters with ferocity double teaming one at a time. One managed to get one good punch on Serge that sent him flying into a wall. Diss got up to tackle the beast. He flew right through it landing on a table causing it to break. Glenn slashed the foe down and was tossed to the side by another. The monster spewed more bolts of fire around the place. Serge used his Mastermune to slash two down that attempted to gang up on him. Diss helped defeat a wave of three more with Glenn. Serge looked at Diss as Masa's voice came clearly.
"Sorry Master I can't last that long." As Diss started fading he looked at Serge.
"Get Kid out of here, I'll be waiting." Diss said as he slowly faded out of this world.
Serge pressed on remembering that the kids had told him about some gun that would put out the fires. Going upstairs and to the left he found the gun hanging there. Taking the gun he and Glenn quickly ran looking for Kid. More monsters broke through a door and slammed Serge into a table. Glenn was tossed to the side breaking a grandfather clock. Serge was hit in the mouth as he tried to use his weapon. Glenn was thrown into Serge as the two were attacked by four of the monsters now. Glenn stole Serge's gun and fired it at the monsters. Glenn smiled as the monster flailed around as the ice hit it badly.
"They react the same way Diss does to Water." Serge nodded casting a water spell killing the remaining monsters. Mune's voice came clearly following the battle.
"Sorry master, but that's the best I can do." Serge looked at Glenn to see him vanish.
"Look down stairs!" Glenn's last comment rang out. Serge moved down the stairs into the basement to be sideswiped by another monster, and then sandwiched by two more. He barley managed to use the gun as they monsters vanished from the steam. Serge moved into a small room surprised to see a little girl that looked awfully close to Kid, and two people by a window. Serge recognized it was Harle and Lynx. Lynx glanced at Serge and Harle just smiled as the two disappeared. Kid tried to stop them but the place began to collapse. Serge grabbed Kid by the wrist and pulled her out of the fire into a field nearby.
"Look at our house. IT'S BURNING!" She yelled. Serge stood in silence as Kid watched the orphanage burn slowly to the ground. "I'll be alone all over again wont I?" she asked quietly as she looked at Serge with tear filled eyes. Serge got on his knees and hugged Kid tightly before whispering softly,
"I'll never leave you." She looked at him and hugged him back just as tightly.
"You've got tears on your face.why are you crying?" She asked innocently. Serge shook his head when he heard Masa speak again.
"I'm sorry master, its time to go." Serge stood up and slowly faded leaving Kid behind.
"No, don't leave me! I'm all alone.all alone," She pleaded going down to a whimper as she watched everything she loved burned before her.
Serge looked around; Diss was sitting on a chair quietly as was Glenn both tired from the abrupt return to this world. They looked at him expectantly and before he could answer Kid started stirring slowly waking up. Diss smiled as did Glenn, and when they saw her clutch their heads they cheered in triumph.
"Not so loud ya idiots." Kid muttered smiling. Diss hugged her tightly before looking over at Paul.
"One down, one to go." He said proudly as he realized everything would be fixed soon. Kid shook her head looking around.
"So what about this bum?" Kid said pointing at Paul. Everyone looked at different areas avoiding the question. "Well?" Kid asked tapping her foot. Steena replied quietly,
"He's still in a coma." Kid walked over to Paul and sat next to him.
"So he's bloody sleeping right?" Kid asked. Steena nodded. "Hmmm, so maybe we should wake him up?" Kid suggested.
"We tried, but the only window to do so was shut to rescue you." Serge said quietly as usual.
"So, it was a choice between me or him, and you choose me?" Diss nodded. Kid sighed. "Great. So what do we do with him?" Marcy entered wiping Paul's forehead.
"Nothing. He'll get up eventually." Marcy said in her motherly tone. "I know he will." Marcy whispered. Marcy left the room as General Viper entered.
"I take it there is no change?" Viper asked solemnly.
"Kid woke up, Paul still sleeping." Diss said rapidly. Viper nodded looking at Kid.
"Well at least one is up." Viper mumbled. Kid got up and walked over to her cot. Diss walked over to Kid and took a seat next to her. Shaun took a seat in the far corner and Steena sat next to Paul. Viper left to check on Marcy and the two ghosts continued standing, the little one sleeping in the older one's arms.
"Now what?" Shaun asked. No one replied. Shaun asked again, "NOW WHAT?" with his tone getting higher. Diss shrugged. "THIS IS BULL SHIT! MY BEST FRIEND IS STUCK IN A DREAM WORLD OR SOMETHING FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE, AND ALL YOU CAN DO IS SHRUG?" Diss didn't reply looking down. Marcy entered the room saying,
"Quiet." Shaun exploded at Marcy's comment.
"QUIET? QUIET? WHAT THE HELL IS GOING TO HAPPEN? WHAT, I MIGHT WAKE HIM UP? GOD FORBID!" Shaun said in a nasty tone. Marcy glared at him as Diss walked up to console his friend.
"Look man-" Diss was cut off quickly by Shaun.
"DON'T EVEN TALK TO ME!" Diss was caught off guard. "SOMETIMES I WONDER IF YOU CARED MORE ABOUT KID WAKING RATHER THAN PAUL!" Shaun left the room stomping out brushing past Marcy. Steena went to follow him when Diss tried to stop her, before he said anything Steena spoke first in her calmest tone.
"He's right!" and she left following Shaun.
"I did not." Diss muttered. He turned to the rest of the room, "Did I?" They all nodded. Diss looked at Paul then left the room.
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"LEAVE ME ALONE STEENA!" Shaun said hurling a rock into the ocean the size of a car tire. Steena picked up her own rock and chucked it into the ocean.
"What? I am angry too!" Steena said angrily.
"How could he? How cold he pick someone else over his own group?" Shaun asked to himself more than to Steena. He hurled another boulder into the ocean. Steena sat on a rock and was surprised when it started lifting.
"HEY, WATCH IT!" Steena said jumping off. Shaun looked at her and mumbled his apology as the rock flew a far distance. Shaun sat next to Steena exhausted. "I have a question." Steena said calmly. Shaun nodded motioning for her to continue. "How come Diss and Paul can be angrier a lot longer than you?" Shaun replied after a moment of deep thought.
"Paul's behavior modifier, and Diss' endurance modifier. My body rejected any modifications, but they were going to give me a strength modifier to put Paul in check. That was Chronopolis' goal. Make it so we cold neutralize each other. I could put Paul in check, Diss could put me in check, and Paul could put Diss in check." Steena nodded understanding. Diss walked up to them and sat next to Steena. Shaun grunted throwing a rock.
"I'm sorry Shaun." Diss started. Shaun replied with no hesitation speaking his most intimidating tone,
"DON'T TELL ME SORRY! TELL PAUL SORRY! OH WAIT, YOU CAN'T!" Shaun continued his rage. "YOU DECIDED TO SAVE THE GIRL MORE THAN PAUL!" Diss was ready this time as he yelled back.
"THAT'S NOT FAIR SHAUN! BESIDES! WE DIDN'T HAVE THE MASAMUNE!" Shaun grumbled. "Now look, I think we have a way to save Paul." Diss said glaring at Shaun. Steena was the first to ask what it was.
"Serge and Kid were talking about a Chrono Clock or something." Steena broke into the conversation already having the plan fresh in her mind.
" THE CHRONO CROSS! DUH?" she said slapping her head.
"Clue me in?" Shaun asked.
"Serge can make the Chrono Cross, with that we take it to Paul and theoretically." Shaun finished for Steena grinning.
"Paul wakes up!" Diss smiled.
"Boats already set to go. All we need to do is get it!" Diss said getting up. Shaun jackknifed up and ran to the hideaway.
"Think he's happy?" Steena asked amused. Diss started jogging grinning.
"Why don't you stay here with Paul?" Steena nodded jogging with Diss. As they reached the hideaway Shaun was in the boat bouncing up and down.
"LETS GO GO GO!" Everyone laughed getting in the boat that was going on the three-hour journey.
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"Very crowded." Diss said annoyed as he almost fell in the water for the third time. Shaun laughed as he and Glenn were talking. Fargo was smoking another cigar and Kid managed to make her way to Diss.
"Is it true you stayed with me, mate?" Diss nodded. "Thanks." Kid said patting Diss on the back nearly causing him to fall over.
"Do you think this will work, mate?" Kid asked to Diss. Diss nodded.
"Yeah, I think it will. Besides, if it doesn't, we're screwed." Glenn was the first to find land as he yelled loudly,
"LAND HO!" Everyone paddled quickly to get to the island and they were there in no time. They all ran to the dragon shrines following Steena's orders and after twenty minutes of jogging they arrived. Serge entered the cave and Glenn thought it wise everyone stayed out.
"I hope this works!" Shaun said over and over again jumping in place trying to see what was going on. After a few minutes Serge left the cave smiling. In his hands was a small orb that was colored with the rainbow.
"Lets head back!" Diss said cheerfully as Shaun was already running to the boat.
"Think he's excited yet?" Glenn yelled running after Shaun.
"No." Serge said trying to keep up. When they reached the boat Shaun was already trying to shove it off into the ocean.
"Shaun, I can't swim!" Diss said. "Except in fire!" Shaun waited impatiently trying to get everyone to hurry. As they entered the boat Shaun passed out paddles telling everyone to row like madmen. Shaun grinned at the idea of getting Paul back.
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"Just hang on there." Steena said softly to Paul running her hand through his hair. "Once we get the Chrono Cross everything will be-" Steena was cut off by Paul's familiar voice.
"All right? I hardly doubt that." Paul said evilly.
"Can't you take a hint when you're not wanted?" the older girl said annoyed. "Nobody likes you!" The little girl woke up and crawled out of the girl's arms to Paul snuggling up with him.
"He won't pull through." The ghost hissed in a mocking tone.
"Not true." The little girl mumbled. The ghost Paul snickered evilly.
"Only this will work." He said pulling the Masamune out. "And there isn't one anymore." The older girl walked up to him and the two began bickering at each other. After twenty minutes they vanished. Steena wondered what was going on and sat next to Paul softly running her hand through his hair. A few hours later Shaun ran in with Serge by the arm and he hurried to get Serge to have the Chrono Cross work.
"Stand by him." Steena said moving out of the way. Diss and Kid poked their heads in to see if everything was working. Serge held the Chrono Cross to Paul as they held their breaths. They waited for a response. And waited, and waited, and waited until Serge sighed giving up.
"WHATS WRONG WITH IT? DOES THIS THING HAVE A WARRENTY?" Steena shook her head in disbelief. Shaun continued yelling, "WHAT ABOUT AN INSTRUCTION MANUAL?" Serge sat in a chair muttering crude remarks. Diss and Kid sighed slumping into chairs. Marcy left with tears in her eyes. Shaun left the room and as soon as he left the hideaway his screaming was easily heard.
"We really do need the Masamune." Steena said in disbelief. "Where in god's name is it?" The little girl just sighed slumping next to Paul thinking. She thought long and hard as she looked at Paul. Steena sat next to Paul and began to swell with tears.
"WAKE UP!" Diss screamed his anger getting over him. "DAMNIT WAKE UP!" He left the room yelling all kinds of vulgar words. Kid looked at Paul as she thought of anything that could help. Serge looked at the Chrono Cross before he carefully placed it in his sack.
"I'm sorry Steena." Serge said as soft as he could rubbing her back. Steena nearly broke down as she buried her face in her hands. The little girl piped up as she thought of the place.
"A small room." She said stretching out trying to picture it. Steena looked at her oddly as did everyone else. "In side brown wrapping paper!" She grinned as she got up. She ran out of the hideaway and into the forest. After a few moments she came back grabbing Steena with her hands. "COME ON COME ON!" She begged dragging Steena.
"Wait, where are we going?" Steena said trying to keep up.
"To get the Masamune!" the little girl said quickly. She led Steena past Diss and Shaun who were violently cussing at the sky throwing rocks and darts of fire into the air. After they hiked a little ways into the forest Steena found a small hut covered with moss and cobwebs. The little girl pointed through the window and she saw the brown wrapping paper. Steena grew wide-eyed at the thought the Masamune was there the entire time. She kicked the door open and ran to the sword breaking through cobwebs and past rats. She grabbed the sword, ripped the paper covering it and laughed gleefully as she held it up in the air. She ran out of the hut and to the hideaway as she passed a concerned Diss and Shaun who followed in curiosity. Steena jumped down the ladder and ran into the room with Paul as she held the sword in hand. The older girl appeared battered and torn as she held a dagger and an axe in her hands. She had a black eye and she was bleeding in many places.
"I'll be fine," She said weakly. "Paul's evil side is going to tear him to shreds if he isn't careful." The little girl ran up to her sister and hugged her.
"What do we do?" Diss asked breathlessly.
"Someone Paul trusts very deeply with his body." Shaun stepped forward. The older girl shook her head. "Sorry Shaun, you can't hold the sword. Paul has too much guilt about you and Diss. About the way he treated you guys earlier." Shaun did a bad job trying to act like he wasn't hurt by those words. Everyone looked at Steena as she began backing away.
"No, it can't be me." she muttered. They all nodded.
"It has ta be," Kid said.
"He likes you," Diss added.
"He loves you." Shaun said bluntly. Everyone shouted reasons why as Steena continued to refuse. After failed attempts the little girl walked up to Steena.
"Please?" The little girl said trying to get the most innocent look on her face. Steena took a heavy sigh as she finally nodded. She stood at the foot of the bed as she looked at Paul. She drew her breath in and closed her eyes tightly as she held the sword up. It flashed and a weird screen appeared out of the hilt of the sword. It showed Paul fighting off hundreds of strange beings and the two girls huddled in a corner crying. Paul's ghost self-laughed as he ran into the screen yelling,
"FOOLS! NOW HE IS MINE!"
Chapter 11 Broken Home
Diss looked around at the raging fire that had obviously struck the home. He groaned as he thought about the reckless destruction. He looked at Serge who merely shrugged. Glenn looked around tensing.
"Get the kids Serge, I'll see if I can't control these flames." Diss said as he stretched out his hand. Serge searched the room and quickly started getting the kids out. Glenn helped Serge as Diss found he could only diminish the size of the flame, not put them out entirely. Two large monsters grew from the flames behind Diss as they punched him down into the ground. Glenn and Serge fought the monsters with ferocity double teaming one at a time. One managed to get one good punch on Serge that sent him flying into a wall. Diss got up to tackle the beast. He flew right through it landing on a table causing it to break. Glenn slashed the foe down and was tossed to the side by another. The monster spewed more bolts of fire around the place. Serge used his Mastermune to slash two down that attempted to gang up on him. Diss helped defeat a wave of three more with Glenn. Serge looked at Diss as Masa's voice came clearly.
"Sorry Master I can't last that long." As Diss started fading he looked at Serge.
"Get Kid out of here, I'll be waiting." Diss said as he slowly faded out of this world.
Serge pressed on remembering that the kids had told him about some gun that would put out the fires. Going upstairs and to the left he found the gun hanging there. Taking the gun he and Glenn quickly ran looking for Kid. More monsters broke through a door and slammed Serge into a table. Glenn was tossed to the side breaking a grandfather clock. Serge was hit in the mouth as he tried to use his weapon. Glenn was thrown into Serge as the two were attacked by four of the monsters now. Glenn stole Serge's gun and fired it at the monsters. Glenn smiled as the monster flailed around as the ice hit it badly.
"They react the same way Diss does to Water." Serge nodded casting a water spell killing the remaining monsters. Mune's voice came clearly following the battle.
"Sorry master, but that's the best I can do." Serge looked at Glenn to see him vanish.
"Look down stairs!" Glenn's last comment rang out. Serge moved down the stairs into the basement to be sideswiped by another monster, and then sandwiched by two more. He barley managed to use the gun as they monsters vanished from the steam. Serge moved into a small room surprised to see a little girl that looked awfully close to Kid, and two people by a window. Serge recognized it was Harle and Lynx. Lynx glanced at Serge and Harle just smiled as the two disappeared. Kid tried to stop them but the place began to collapse. Serge grabbed Kid by the wrist and pulled her out of the fire into a field nearby.
"Look at our house. IT'S BURNING!" She yelled. Serge stood in silence as Kid watched the orphanage burn slowly to the ground. "I'll be alone all over again wont I?" she asked quietly as she looked at Serge with tear filled eyes. Serge got on his knees and hugged Kid tightly before whispering softly,
"I'll never leave you." She looked at him and hugged him back just as tightly.
"You've got tears on your face.why are you crying?" She asked innocently. Serge shook his head when he heard Masa speak again.
"I'm sorry master, its time to go." Serge stood up and slowly faded leaving Kid behind.
"No, don't leave me! I'm all alone.all alone," She pleaded going down to a whimper as she watched everything she loved burned before her.
Serge looked around; Diss was sitting on a chair quietly as was Glenn both tired from the abrupt return to this world. They looked at him expectantly and before he could answer Kid started stirring slowly waking up. Diss smiled as did Glenn, and when they saw her clutch their heads they cheered in triumph.
"Not so loud ya idiots." Kid muttered smiling. Diss hugged her tightly before looking over at Paul.
"One down, one to go." He said proudly as he realized everything would be fixed soon. Kid shook her head looking around.
"So what about this bum?" Kid said pointing at Paul. Everyone looked at different areas avoiding the question. "Well?" Kid asked tapping her foot. Steena replied quietly,
"He's still in a coma." Kid walked over to Paul and sat next to him.
"So he's bloody sleeping right?" Kid asked. Steena nodded. "Hmmm, so maybe we should wake him up?" Kid suggested.
"We tried, but the only window to do so was shut to rescue you." Serge said quietly as usual.
"So, it was a choice between me or him, and you choose me?" Diss nodded. Kid sighed. "Great. So what do we do with him?" Marcy entered wiping Paul's forehead.
"Nothing. He'll get up eventually." Marcy said in her motherly tone. "I know he will." Marcy whispered. Marcy left the room as General Viper entered.
"I take it there is no change?" Viper asked solemnly.
"Kid woke up, Paul still sleeping." Diss said rapidly. Viper nodded looking at Kid.
"Well at least one is up." Viper mumbled. Kid got up and walked over to her cot. Diss walked over to Kid and took a seat next to her. Shaun took a seat in the far corner and Steena sat next to Paul. Viper left to check on Marcy and the two ghosts continued standing, the little one sleeping in the older one's arms.
"Now what?" Shaun asked. No one replied. Shaun asked again, "NOW WHAT?" with his tone getting higher. Diss shrugged. "THIS IS BULL SHIT! MY BEST FRIEND IS STUCK IN A DREAM WORLD OR SOMETHING FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE, AND ALL YOU CAN DO IS SHRUG?" Diss didn't reply looking down. Marcy entered the room saying,
"Quiet." Shaun exploded at Marcy's comment.
"QUIET? QUIET? WHAT THE HELL IS GOING TO HAPPEN? WHAT, I MIGHT WAKE HIM UP? GOD FORBID!" Shaun said in a nasty tone. Marcy glared at him as Diss walked up to console his friend.
"Look man-" Diss was cut off quickly by Shaun.
"DON'T EVEN TALK TO ME!" Diss was caught off guard. "SOMETIMES I WONDER IF YOU CARED MORE ABOUT KID WAKING RATHER THAN PAUL!" Shaun left the room stomping out brushing past Marcy. Steena went to follow him when Diss tried to stop her, before he said anything Steena spoke first in her calmest tone.
"He's right!" and she left following Shaun.
"I did not." Diss muttered. He turned to the rest of the room, "Did I?" They all nodded. Diss looked at Paul then left the room.
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"LEAVE ME ALONE STEENA!" Shaun said hurling a rock into the ocean the size of a car tire. Steena picked up her own rock and chucked it into the ocean.
"What? I am angry too!" Steena said angrily.
"How could he? How cold he pick someone else over his own group?" Shaun asked to himself more than to Steena. He hurled another boulder into the ocean. Steena sat on a rock and was surprised when it started lifting.
"HEY, WATCH IT!" Steena said jumping off. Shaun looked at her and mumbled his apology as the rock flew a far distance. Shaun sat next to Steena exhausted. "I have a question." Steena said calmly. Shaun nodded motioning for her to continue. "How come Diss and Paul can be angrier a lot longer than you?" Shaun replied after a moment of deep thought.
"Paul's behavior modifier, and Diss' endurance modifier. My body rejected any modifications, but they were going to give me a strength modifier to put Paul in check. That was Chronopolis' goal. Make it so we cold neutralize each other. I could put Paul in check, Diss could put me in check, and Paul could put Diss in check." Steena nodded understanding. Diss walked up to them and sat next to Steena. Shaun grunted throwing a rock.
"I'm sorry Shaun." Diss started. Shaun replied with no hesitation speaking his most intimidating tone,
"DON'T TELL ME SORRY! TELL PAUL SORRY! OH WAIT, YOU CAN'T!" Shaun continued his rage. "YOU DECIDED TO SAVE THE GIRL MORE THAN PAUL!" Diss was ready this time as he yelled back.
"THAT'S NOT FAIR SHAUN! BESIDES! WE DIDN'T HAVE THE MASAMUNE!" Shaun grumbled. "Now look, I think we have a way to save Paul." Diss said glaring at Shaun. Steena was the first to ask what it was.
"Serge and Kid were talking about a Chrono Clock or something." Steena broke into the conversation already having the plan fresh in her mind.
" THE CHRONO CROSS! DUH?" she said slapping her head.
"Clue me in?" Shaun asked.
"Serge can make the Chrono Cross, with that we take it to Paul and theoretically." Shaun finished for Steena grinning.
"Paul wakes up!" Diss smiled.
"Boats already set to go. All we need to do is get it!" Diss said getting up. Shaun jackknifed up and ran to the hideaway.
"Think he's happy?" Steena asked amused. Diss started jogging grinning.
"Why don't you stay here with Paul?" Steena nodded jogging with Diss. As they reached the hideaway Shaun was in the boat bouncing up and down.
"LETS GO GO GO!" Everyone laughed getting in the boat that was going on the three-hour journey.
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"Very crowded." Diss said annoyed as he almost fell in the water for the third time. Shaun laughed as he and Glenn were talking. Fargo was smoking another cigar and Kid managed to make her way to Diss.
"Is it true you stayed with me, mate?" Diss nodded. "Thanks." Kid said patting Diss on the back nearly causing him to fall over.
"Do you think this will work, mate?" Kid asked to Diss. Diss nodded.
"Yeah, I think it will. Besides, if it doesn't, we're screwed." Glenn was the first to find land as he yelled loudly,
"LAND HO!" Everyone paddled quickly to get to the island and they were there in no time. They all ran to the dragon shrines following Steena's orders and after twenty minutes of jogging they arrived. Serge entered the cave and Glenn thought it wise everyone stayed out.
"I hope this works!" Shaun said over and over again jumping in place trying to see what was going on. After a few minutes Serge left the cave smiling. In his hands was a small orb that was colored with the rainbow.
"Lets head back!" Diss said cheerfully as Shaun was already running to the boat.
"Think he's excited yet?" Glenn yelled running after Shaun.
"No." Serge said trying to keep up. When they reached the boat Shaun was already trying to shove it off into the ocean.
"Shaun, I can't swim!" Diss said. "Except in fire!" Shaun waited impatiently trying to get everyone to hurry. As they entered the boat Shaun passed out paddles telling everyone to row like madmen. Shaun grinned at the idea of getting Paul back.
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"Just hang on there." Steena said softly to Paul running her hand through his hair. "Once we get the Chrono Cross everything will be-" Steena was cut off by Paul's familiar voice.
"All right? I hardly doubt that." Paul said evilly.
"Can't you take a hint when you're not wanted?" the older girl said annoyed. "Nobody likes you!" The little girl woke up and crawled out of the girl's arms to Paul snuggling up with him.
"He won't pull through." The ghost hissed in a mocking tone.
"Not true." The little girl mumbled. The ghost Paul snickered evilly.
"Only this will work." He said pulling the Masamune out. "And there isn't one anymore." The older girl walked up to him and the two began bickering at each other. After twenty minutes they vanished. Steena wondered what was going on and sat next to Paul softly running her hand through his hair. A few hours later Shaun ran in with Serge by the arm and he hurried to get Serge to have the Chrono Cross work.
"Stand by him." Steena said moving out of the way. Diss and Kid poked their heads in to see if everything was working. Serge held the Chrono Cross to Paul as they held their breaths. They waited for a response. And waited, and waited, and waited until Serge sighed giving up.
"WHATS WRONG WITH IT? DOES THIS THING HAVE A WARRENTY?" Steena shook her head in disbelief. Shaun continued yelling, "WHAT ABOUT AN INSTRUCTION MANUAL?" Serge sat in a chair muttering crude remarks. Diss and Kid sighed slumping into chairs. Marcy left with tears in her eyes. Shaun left the room and as soon as he left the hideaway his screaming was easily heard.
"We really do need the Masamune." Steena said in disbelief. "Where in god's name is it?" The little girl just sighed slumping next to Paul thinking. She thought long and hard as she looked at Paul. Steena sat next to Paul and began to swell with tears.
"WAKE UP!" Diss screamed his anger getting over him. "DAMNIT WAKE UP!" He left the room yelling all kinds of vulgar words. Kid looked at Paul as she thought of anything that could help. Serge looked at the Chrono Cross before he carefully placed it in his sack.
"I'm sorry Steena." Serge said as soft as he could rubbing her back. Steena nearly broke down as she buried her face in her hands. The little girl piped up as she thought of the place.
"A small room." She said stretching out trying to picture it. Steena looked at her oddly as did everyone else. "In side brown wrapping paper!" She grinned as she got up. She ran out of the hideaway and into the forest. After a few moments she came back grabbing Steena with her hands. "COME ON COME ON!" She begged dragging Steena.
"Wait, where are we going?" Steena said trying to keep up.
"To get the Masamune!" the little girl said quickly. She led Steena past Diss and Shaun who were violently cussing at the sky throwing rocks and darts of fire into the air. After they hiked a little ways into the forest Steena found a small hut covered with moss and cobwebs. The little girl pointed through the window and she saw the brown wrapping paper. Steena grew wide-eyed at the thought the Masamune was there the entire time. She kicked the door open and ran to the sword breaking through cobwebs and past rats. She grabbed the sword, ripped the paper covering it and laughed gleefully as she held it up in the air. She ran out of the hut and to the hideaway as she passed a concerned Diss and Shaun who followed in curiosity. Steena jumped down the ladder and ran into the room with Paul as she held the sword in hand. The older girl appeared battered and torn as she held a dagger and an axe in her hands. She had a black eye and she was bleeding in many places.
"I'll be fine," She said weakly. "Paul's evil side is going to tear him to shreds if he isn't careful." The little girl ran up to her sister and hugged her.
"What do we do?" Diss asked breathlessly.
"Someone Paul trusts very deeply with his body." Shaun stepped forward. The older girl shook her head. "Sorry Shaun, you can't hold the sword. Paul has too much guilt about you and Diss. About the way he treated you guys earlier." Shaun did a bad job trying to act like he wasn't hurt by those words. Everyone looked at Steena as she began backing away.
"No, it can't be me." she muttered. They all nodded.
"It has ta be," Kid said.
"He likes you," Diss added.
"He loves you." Shaun said bluntly. Everyone shouted reasons why as Steena continued to refuse. After failed attempts the little girl walked up to Steena.
"Please?" The little girl said trying to get the most innocent look on her face. Steena took a heavy sigh as she finally nodded. She stood at the foot of the bed as she looked at Paul. She drew her breath in and closed her eyes tightly as she held the sword up. It flashed and a weird screen appeared out of the hilt of the sword. It showed Paul fighting off hundreds of strange beings and the two girls huddled in a corner crying. Paul's ghost self-laughed as he ran into the screen yelling,
"FOOLS! NOW HE IS MINE!"