c h r o n o c r a s h
By FL#2
(Hikaru-chan64@msn.com)
Chapter 13: Chronomatic
Disclaimer: I do not own Chrono Cross, or anything related to it. Square owns it not me, so don't even think of getting me in trouble. * = Author's note
*WHOO! Chapter 13! Hey guys. Ok, let's just make this clear. I am aware that many of you think I am male, but that is not the case. o_O; I am a FEMALE. I know it's so hard to believe, but it's true. Also, the arse shoving is getting old. -_- I know I'm sounding kinda snooty, but I don't think it's funny. Hope you guy's will enjoy it, this and chapter 14 will be the last of "happy" chapters. So, be prepared, my minions... *
The crowd had split open like a wedge had been pushed into them, and Kidd wearily sat up, Serge's weight still pressing down onto her. She shook her head, trying to get her brain back in order, only to have her eyes avert to Serge's predicament.
She gasped as he tried to stand up, his hand gripped across his gut, half trying to control the pain, and half trying to hide it from Kidd.
"Ugh...." Serge winced; one of his eyes shut tightly closed.
Kidd immediately burst in, grabbing his arm forcefully. "Oy! Stop it mate!" Her voice was fierce and commanding, concealing her worry-filled thoughts.
Lynx flicked the scythe through the air in a smooth swoop at Serge, a few drops of Serge's blood splattering across his own face. Lynx's eyes shot towards Serge, giving a subliminal message. "If you couldn't dodge that shot, you aren't going to have a chance against me. But, it doesn't matter... either way."
Before any other could make a move, be them protagonist or antagonist, Dr. Metallium strode in front of Serge and Kidd, her eyes still pinned on Lynx's form. With her and her wolves almost acting as a semi-shield to the two.
Lynx's eyes faltered as she did so, his movements completely stopping for a few moments, and finally leading him to cautiously lowering the scythe. A smirk curved its way up his long, cat-like face.
"It seems you have chosen your path. Do you think it wise to march the road that is the longest and most painful, or the contrary, with the quick and fewer points of suffering?" His voice was an undulating purr, his thumb caressed over the blade of his scythe as his hands wrapped around the upper section of the hilt securely.
Dr. Metallium's lips curved into a 'o' shape, releasing a loud series of laughs. Her eye's still fixated on Lynx, she spoke: "It is none of my concern really, what the fate of this world is, in case you didn't quite understand what I was going for." Her voice almost mocked Lynx enough to trick him into thinking he was being insulted, but perhaps he was. "But, it is always a joy to help the other side at times, being an antagonist can be dull at times."
Serge's orchid tinted eyes were round with concern and confusion, for neither he nor Kidd had any idea what the two were blathering about amongst themselves.
The cat-man's expression was unchanged, but the tone of his voice gave way to his self-crowning emotions. "There are no such things as "good" or "evil". Not in this situation, I represent the Protector of Man, FATE itself. Yet..." His demeaning eyes rolled there way in the direction of Serge and Kidd. "... Man bites the very hand that feeds them, and then some. We seek to bring and end to the Chronomatic War between the dimensions, no, between man and lizard. Azalea's kingdom reigns in another dimension, yet they seek to return the original world to it's "rightful" way of being. Do you wish to see this world ruled by lizards?" His gaze becoming stern and colder upon Kidd and Serge, the interrogating words piercing into their minds.
Kidd's eyes shifted around, thoughts racing through her mind, and disturbing pictures of man's very existence falling apart. She didn't want that to happen, she wanted to be a part of the universe, all that was around her, she didn't want the souls of to never be born. The innocence of man had become corrupted, and was now getting less and less clear, ultimately disappearing over the horizon just as the lizards reign had. Her mind spoke out exactly what she felt, as she burst out saying: "Violence and vengeance between the two races has been the downfall and bane of both of the heritages, and has led to all this. The splintering of the dimensions and the thirst for revenge has been boiling..."
Serge's voice cut her off. "What Kidd is trying to say is that starting another war would be foolish, and will just become an aggravation of the problems our worlds already have now. The best way to settle this would be to open the eyes of both races to see that we are still all a part of the Earth, and that all of this was what the mother planet had planned to keep the balance of power on the Earth stable. The only way for this problem to be solved would be peace..." His voice trailed off, as the final word ran across his lips.
*I feel like I'm writing a drama here... -_-; *
Lynx abruptly started speaking as Serge's voice began to trail. "The planet did not trigger the destruction of the lizards, the coming of Lavos did. It triggered the abnormal growth of the apes' brains as well, in turn creating humans. They will not accept humans as children of the Earth, because truly, they are not."
A roaring of murmurs sprung from the terrified students as Lynx words met their ears and Ms. Metallium frantically tried to quiet them down.
Lynx merely gave them all a glance, and then he turned his back to the group. "I take my leave of you for today. But, remember Fate can be either your ally or enemy, by the path you decide to take from here on. Think about what I've said. And that goes for you as well, Metallium." And with that, he faded away into the streets.
Kidd gripped her fists tight, Lynx's words playing over and over within her mind: "They will not accept humans as children of the Earth, because truly, they are not."
"Peace..." Harle's eyes were forlorn as they stared down at her feet. Deciding the time was right to go, Harle slowly disappeared.
*** End of Chapter 13 ***
FL#2: Yup. Short, short, short, short, short. I had to cut it. XD
Chapter 13: Chronomatic
Disclaimer: I do not own Chrono Cross, or anything related to it. Square owns it not me, so don't even think of getting me in trouble. * = Author's note
*WHOO! Chapter 13! Hey guys. Ok, let's just make this clear. I am aware that many of you think I am male, but that is not the case. o_O; I am a FEMALE. I know it's so hard to believe, but it's true. Also, the arse shoving is getting old. -_- I know I'm sounding kinda snooty, but I don't think it's funny. Hope you guy's will enjoy it, this and chapter 14 will be the last of "happy" chapters. So, be prepared, my minions... *
The crowd had split open like a wedge had been pushed into them, and Kidd wearily sat up, Serge's weight still pressing down onto her. She shook her head, trying to get her brain back in order, only to have her eyes avert to Serge's predicament.
She gasped as he tried to stand up, his hand gripped across his gut, half trying to control the pain, and half trying to hide it from Kidd.
"Ugh...." Serge winced; one of his eyes shut tightly closed.
Kidd immediately burst in, grabbing his arm forcefully. "Oy! Stop it mate!" Her voice was fierce and commanding, concealing her worry-filled thoughts.
Lynx flicked the scythe through the air in a smooth swoop at Serge, a few drops of Serge's blood splattering across his own face. Lynx's eyes shot towards Serge, giving a subliminal message. "If you couldn't dodge that shot, you aren't going to have a chance against me. But, it doesn't matter... either way."
Before any other could make a move, be them protagonist or antagonist, Dr. Metallium strode in front of Serge and Kidd, her eyes still pinned on Lynx's form. With her and her wolves almost acting as a semi-shield to the two.
Lynx's eyes faltered as she did so, his movements completely stopping for a few moments, and finally leading him to cautiously lowering the scythe. A smirk curved its way up his long, cat-like face.
"It seems you have chosen your path. Do you think it wise to march the road that is the longest and most painful, or the contrary, with the quick and fewer points of suffering?" His voice was an undulating purr, his thumb caressed over the blade of his scythe as his hands wrapped around the upper section of the hilt securely.
Dr. Metallium's lips curved into a 'o' shape, releasing a loud series of laughs. Her eye's still fixated on Lynx, she spoke: "It is none of my concern really, what the fate of this world is, in case you didn't quite understand what I was going for." Her voice almost mocked Lynx enough to trick him into thinking he was being insulted, but perhaps he was. "But, it is always a joy to help the other side at times, being an antagonist can be dull at times."
Serge's orchid tinted eyes were round with concern and confusion, for neither he nor Kidd had any idea what the two were blathering about amongst themselves.
The cat-man's expression was unchanged, but the tone of his voice gave way to his self-crowning emotions. "There are no such things as "good" or "evil". Not in this situation, I represent the Protector of Man, FATE itself. Yet..." His demeaning eyes rolled there way in the direction of Serge and Kidd. "... Man bites the very hand that feeds them, and then some. We seek to bring and end to the Chronomatic War between the dimensions, no, between man and lizard. Azalea's kingdom reigns in another dimension, yet they seek to return the original world to it's "rightful" way of being. Do you wish to see this world ruled by lizards?" His gaze becoming stern and colder upon Kidd and Serge, the interrogating words piercing into their minds.
Kidd's eyes shifted around, thoughts racing through her mind, and disturbing pictures of man's very existence falling apart. She didn't want that to happen, she wanted to be a part of the universe, all that was around her, she didn't want the souls of to never be born. The innocence of man had become corrupted, and was now getting less and less clear, ultimately disappearing over the horizon just as the lizards reign had. Her mind spoke out exactly what she felt, as she burst out saying: "Violence and vengeance between the two races has been the downfall and bane of both of the heritages, and has led to all this. The splintering of the dimensions and the thirst for revenge has been boiling..."
Serge's voice cut her off. "What Kidd is trying to say is that starting another war would be foolish, and will just become an aggravation of the problems our worlds already have now. The best way to settle this would be to open the eyes of both races to see that we are still all a part of the Earth, and that all of this was what the mother planet had planned to keep the balance of power on the Earth stable. The only way for this problem to be solved would be peace..." His voice trailed off, as the final word ran across his lips.
*I feel like I'm writing a drama here... -_-; *
Lynx abruptly started speaking as Serge's voice began to trail. "The planet did not trigger the destruction of the lizards, the coming of Lavos did. It triggered the abnormal growth of the apes' brains as well, in turn creating humans. They will not accept humans as children of the Earth, because truly, they are not."
A roaring of murmurs sprung from the terrified students as Lynx words met their ears and Ms. Metallium frantically tried to quiet them down.
Lynx merely gave them all a glance, and then he turned his back to the group. "I take my leave of you for today. But, remember Fate can be either your ally or enemy, by the path you decide to take from here on. Think about what I've said. And that goes for you as well, Metallium." And with that, he faded away into the streets.
Kidd gripped her fists tight, Lynx's words playing over and over within her mind: "They will not accept humans as children of the Earth, because truly, they are not."
"Peace..." Harle's eyes were forlorn as they stared down at her feet. Deciding the time was right to go, Harle slowly disappeared.
*** End of Chapter 13 ***
FL#2: Yup. Short, short, short, short, short. I had to cut it. XD