Chrono Cross: Angelus Errare…

Disclaimer: Chrono Cross and the characters of the game (except for the ones I made up) is not mine nor anyone else. It is rightfully Squaresoft.

          *Well, another chapter and a week of school blocking my way to write this. Sorry about the long wait. Thank you all for the reviews. I am really happy to see that people actually like my story (I think). For those who are urging for an S & K romance going on in the story, you will have to wait. I have to set aside some things. After all, this is an Action/Adventure/Romance Story. On top of that, I might even add in a love triangle in the story. But don't worry. It will soon revert to an S & K romance. So just bare with me, 'kay? Now on with the story! Remember to Review! I would love to hear what people think of my story.

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          The breeze of Termina's sea gently swayed through the balcony of Serge's room. His eyes suddenly shot right open as he heard his father's words once again, waking him from his mysterious dream. He could feel his sweat trickling down his brow, a cold, striking feeling about the situation he is in at the moment. Serge's dream keeps on becoming more and more weird as he slept, seeing almost everything. The future, the past, the duty he must endure. It is likely for him to follow these tasks to the prosperity of El Nido, no…the world. After all, he is the "Chrono Trigger." Sighing deeply, Serge decided to get some fresh air before he goes back to sleep, trying to make clear of his task ahead. He slowly sat up on the bed, removing the covers from his face. But, he abruptly felt a weight around his waist area, making him lie back down on the pillow. He looked to the side and smiled.

          Right there, Kidd lay by his side, her arms wounding his waist and her head completely nuzzled into his shoulder. Serge could hear the faint sleeping breath of hers as she sighed contentedly. He smiled again, Kidd's warm breath tickling his neck. He couldn't help but give a small and quiet chuckle. Serge turned his body around to face Kidd's face and looked at her gently. Her sleeping expression that he saw at that very moment was calm and peaceful, seeing that she is dreaming a good dream.

          "She looks so cute when she sleeps," he thought as he swept one strand of blonde hair from her eyes. Finally, heaving another sigh, he reluctantly pulled her away, gently moving her arms to her side and covered her with the covers. Smiling with a little brush lighting his cheeks, he leaned in and kissed her cheek gently, feeling in his lips that her face was smooth and healthy.

          Serge slowly walked over to the balcony, kneeling onto the rails as his thoughts reverted to his foreshadowing dream.

"It is because, Serge, that our people lived there…"

          Serge grasped his head as he thought about those words that his father spoke. He could not believe that his dream actually felt real. As if he felt the same feelings of those dreamers in the Dreamworld. Once more, his dream actually led him to another different path of his title as a "Chrono Trigger."

          "The "Chrono Cross…" Why is it so important to my journey that I am going through? Why is it important that Omendi and Lynx want it so badly from me? I…don't even have it. Not anymore…" He looked down to the darken sea to see his luminous reflection being lit by the full moon. Upon looking through his own being, he could see his two strange color eyes upon it. "But, on the other hand…what if I do? What do I do if I actually have it?"

          Averting his eyes to the horizon, Serge could see the setting full moons, indicating that morning is to be out soon. He sighed once again, not feeling a bit content about the situation at hand. "And the "Holy Land" he speaks of. What is this place and why is it so important to go there?"

"From there…you shall find your answer about yourself, Chrono Trigger. The only surviving clan who protects us all…"

          Serge shook that voice out of his confusing mind, seeing that he could not let these thoughts consume his mind. He averted his eyes to the sleeping form sleeping on his bed.

          Kidd gave a quiet groan and shifted her body to the other side of the bed. All Serge could was smile and turn aside his eyes to the horizon once again, the navy blue sky now turning to lavender with a hint of orange. "But one thing for sure…" The wind started to pick up. He closed his eyes and inhaled the morning breeze of the sea. "I know that I will be in danger if I do have the Chrono Cross with me. And I know that people will be in danger if they were around me. But I know for sure that I will protect this land…no…this world. I am not letting Lynx or Omendi destroy people's dreams with their dreams. Wherever the land is calling me, I'll go there. Wherever people need help, I'll be there. I'll do whatever it takes to save this world…and…" Serge once again stared at Kidd's sleeping form. "…to protect Kidd. I promise you, Kidd, that I will be there for you like you where there for me…I promise…"

"Our world's dream has not ended…"

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Chapter 10- The Emblem of the Divine Relic… (Part 1)

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          "A dream of the past that never left a certain person's mind as they go on through their life. That person's dream will soon reveal the whereabouts of your unanswered questions. Her dream, Chrono Trigger, from her past, is calling to you to finally seal that burden locked up forever away from her mind. That land from the past is calling you… "She" is calling you…once again…Serge…"

          The sun finally lit the whole world after a long twelve hours of sleep, starting to give warmth on the grounds below. Kidd slowly opened her eyes as the sun's ray lightly gave her warmth. With a small whine, she turned the other way, trying to avoid the rays of the sun. As she turned around, Kidd felt as if something or someone is looking at her. Slowly opening her eyes once again, two deep blue eyes stared down at her intently. Kidd jerked from her bed, giving in a little scream, fully awake.

          "Hehehe, scared you, huh?" laughed Serge as he slowly sat up from bed. Kidd heaved a sigh of relief, seeing that it was Serge instead of the perverted Korcha beside her bed.

          "Don't scare me like that, mate. You almost took me sixteen years of life from there," said Kidd, easing her anxious breaths. Serge just gave another chuckle, seeing the reaction Kidd is having at that very moment. Kidd could not help, but laugh with him. She couldn't be in a mad state with Serge smiling and laughing like he always used to back then. A good start of the day with Serge in his cheery self again.

          The little laughter soon faded, and Serge slowly got out of bed. Standing on his two feet, Serge gave a sudden tentatively look towards Kidd. Kidd could feel the uneasiness of his curious stare. "What? Is there somethin' on my face?" asked Kidd, wiping her face with her hand.

          "N-no, it's not that. I'm just only curious why you chose to sleep beside me instead of Korcha," said Serge intently as he walked out to the balcony.

          Kidd soon started to turn deep red as Serge mentioned last night. "I…uhh…that is…"

          Serge gave another chuckle with Kidd being speechless and all. "Hehe, its okay. You don't have to answer. It's probably because he'd probably do some nasty stuff on you, right?" Serge leaned against the rails of the balcony.

          "Well…that is one thing. Korcha is a complete jerk when it comes to that," said Kidd.

          "Whatever the situations at hand, Kidd, you can always come to me and I'll protect you," said Serge bluntly.

          Kidd could not believe the words he just said. Kidd wondered why he was not a bit annoyed with Kidd sharing the same bed with him. He didn't whine nor complain about it. He was completely calm and jolly about it. Kidd gave a smile.

 Serge, out of the blue, suddenly heaved a sigh as he leaned down further on the rails.

          "Are you okay?" asked Kidd, leaning on the rails with him.

          "A lot of things to think about. I just had a dream that gave me even more confusing things to think about," said Serge.

          "Aww, poor little Serge…does your dreams scare you?" teased Kidd as she poked him playfully by the elbow.

          "Hehe, come on Kidd…I'm serious," said Serge. "Its just that…the situation I'm in is sort of mind boggling and junk that makes me sort of down, you know. But, one thing for sure, I'll follow what you said last night. And maybe I can start with asking question to Viper when we go to Viper Manor. Maybe we can find some answers about that guy named Omendi." He faced Kidd and gave a small grin. Kidd's eyes wandered into space as she looked down to the sea below. Serge's smile faded and his eyes showed worry. "Kidd? Is there anything wrong?

          Kidd looked at him intently, her eyes looking worried, yet timid at the same time. Serge gave another questionably look, wondering what is going through the young Radical Dreamer's mind.

          Kidd sighed and slowly opened her mouth to speak. "D-d-do you…mind if…I…?" Kidd seemed reluctant to ask Serge a question when she spoke. She knew exactly what she is going to say, but Kidd could not put it in words. Seeing Serge's handsome deep blue eyes makes her speechless. Serge immediately knew what she is trying to say. He just smiled and nodded.

          "Of course, I couldn't possibly do this alone," he said bluntly. Kidd gave a sigh of relief and smiled.

          "Thanks mate. Of course you know that I won't leave your side until everything is straightened out." Kidd stood straight and started to head for the door. "I'll go get the others to see if they're ready." She looked at Korcha's bed to see he wasn't there. "Well at least Orlha and Glenn if they are ready. I'll be right back." With that, Kidd started heading out the door, unaware that Serge kept staring at her with a strange, yet passionate look on his face the whole time she ran out of the door. Kidd was about to knock on Glenn's door when Glenn and Orlha came out, all equipped and ready to go.

          "Ah, so you are awake all ready," said Glenn, giving a smile. "I suppose Serge wants to start ahead of time, correct?"

          Kidd shrugged. "But it looks as though he is determined to go to Viper Manor. He has questions for Old Viper."

          "I guess that is what we are doing, right?" said Orlha as the trio began to walk over to Serge's room to get him.

          Kidd slowly opened the door to find only Korcha in there, playing with cards. Everyone looked at each other with uncertain looks and went over to where Korcha is. "Hey, Korcha, where did Serge go?" asked Orlha, sitting on the bed.

          "I can't tell ya. He's probably out for breakfast," said Korcha, completely annoyed that his three friends only worry about Serge instead of him.

          "C'mon Korcha, tell us. We are in a rush ya know."

          "Nope, I am not goin' to tell ya until you ask about me."

          "Will you please stop acting stubborn? I can tell that you are quite annoyed that we are lavishing more attention to Serge than you. At least you can do is worry about Serge for one day. Or you, on the other hand, are not quite bit worried about Serge through this whole week, are you not?" said Glenn, beginning to be annoyed as well with Korcha's unacceptable attitude.

          "Why would you think that I am acting annoyed or stubborn about Serge, you mop head?" asked Korcha, pretending not to know.

          "What did you call me?!" :O

          "Will stop that Korcha, for cryin' out loud! Right now, I just wanna know where Serge is, that's all. Ya don't have to act like a bratty kid," said Kidd, crossing both arms around her chest and tapping on foot.

          "I am not tellin' where he gone! To tell the truth, I don't even know where he is!" retorted Korcha. "Besides, I only tell ya IF ya agree to marry me."

          Kidd glared at him angrily, a stress mark forming on her fist. "NO WAY!!!" She was about to kick his arse to the moon, when Orlha stopped them.

          "All right, stop it you two. Right now, we will just wait 'til Serge comes back, wherever he is since the Chicken Hawk is too stubborn to tell us anyways," said Orlha, joining the really annoyed with Korcha group.

          "Tch, fine. I will listen to ya just this once, Tom-boy," retorted Korcha, crossing his arms around his chest. Orlha started to twitch violently on the eyebrow, raising her shoulders up with an angry stare.

          "WHAT did you CALL ME!?!" Fire started to form behind Orlha as she started to raise her fist.

          "Umm…nothing…I didn't…call…you…a Tomboy…or anything…hehehe," said Korcha nervously, waving his hands up and down crazily.

          "Ugh, Orlha, you deal with him. I'm goin' to the bathroom," said Kidd, starting to walk to the bathroom door.

          "Kidd, wait! I wouldn't go there if I were you," said Korcha suddenly, leaping in front of Kidd's way.

          "And why not?" asked Kidd, looking at him with a curious look. He did not answer after a few moments and Kidd automatically could tell that he is up to something. "Peeping Tom. Get out of my way!" She pushed aside Korcha and opened the door, hot mist started to come out of the bathroom. Korcha stared nervously.

          "B-but, Kidd…S-S-"

          Kidd fully turned around to Korcha, now angry. "Stop givin' me lies Korcha! No one is in there and you know it!" She finally turned around and opened her eyes. Once then, her eyes started to widen and her cheeks started to color bright red. Right before her was a scene that she will never forget.

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          Back downstairs of Termina Inn, the manager of the hotel just greeted some guests. "Hello, and welcome to the new Termina Inn. We hope you have a good nights rest while you stay with us. Please feel free to answer any questions of any problem needs."

          The manager was about to hand the two guests the keys when….

          "AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!" came from upstairs, making everyone downstairs look up in that direction curiously.

          "Umm…that was nothing…but a main attraction upstairs of this hotel. It is still in progress, I guess. There is nothing to worry about," said the manager, handing them keys to them, sweat dropping.

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          Kidd fully turned her back to Serge in the bathroom, who was completely unclothed from head to toe. He just looked at Kidd, blushing red as he got into the shower. "I-I'm sorry, Serge. I…didn't know you where…in there," apologized Kidd, walking out slowly.

          "S-s-sure, n-no problem. Just do me one…thing before…you leave," said Serge, getting into the steaming shower.

          "Y-yeah, anything…"

          "Please lock the door and close it tightly."

          "S-sure…thing." She locked and closed the door quickly, suddenly falling to her knees that now feel like jello.

          "W-what's wrong Kidd?" asked Orlha, looking down at her. Glenn started to rub his ear due to the ring of Kidd's scream moments ago. Orlha and Glenn did not truly know why Kidd just screamed all of a sudden.

          "S-S-S-Serge was…in there…" said Kidd nervously, pointing at the door numerous times. Her red blush still remains on her face, dumbfounded by the incident that took place. "And…he…was…completely…."

          "Oh my god…" said Orlha quite surprised herself. "Korcha, why didn't you tell her, or a matter of a fact, tell us all that Serge was in the bathroom this whole time?"

          Korcha began to nervously wave both of his hands, sweat jumping everywhere. "It wasn't my fault that Serge was in there. I…thought…it was…the maid…cleaning up."

          "Some excuse you have. But Serge told you, before he went to the bathroom, that to tell us he will be in there for a bit, did you not?" asked Glenn.

          "Well…well…"

          "What passed, it passed. Just let it go. We have something far more important to deal with than this small problem. We'll wait for Serge, agreed?" stated Orlha. Everyone nodded in agreement as everyone left that incident behind.

          Kidd suddenly has a thought in her mind. "But, he is certainly well built down there…"trailed Kidd thoughtfully, smiling and blushing at the same time. Everyone stared at her with weird looks on their faces; sweat dropping for that very reason. Kidd wave her hands side ways. "Umm…um…its not what you think…C'mon…don't even go there…"

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          Strapping in his belt and tightly wrapping his red bandana on his head, Serge opened the door of the bathroom and went into the next room, seeing that everyone got up from their sitting places and walked to him. "Okay everyone ready to go?"

          "Umm…" Kidd said timidly, walking up to him with a hint of blush in her cheeks. "I-I'm sorry, mate about… what happened few minutes ago. I didn't… know you where in there."

          Serge gave her a smile and lifted her chin to look into her flushed face. "That's okay, you don't have to worry about it. That happens to me numerous times since I usually forget to lock the door. But this time, I told Korcha to tell you guys I was in there. I wonder why he didn't tell you?"

          Everyone looked at Korcha within an angry stare. He looked one side to another and sweat dropped, holding his hands in defense. "D-don't look at me. I just forgot, that's all."

          "Whatever, Chicken Hawk. Let's just head to Viper Manor. I wanna see everyone now," said Orlha, running beside Glenn.

          "I hope no one is truly worried about me back home," said Glenn nervously.

          "Why?"

          "You do not want to know…"

          Korcha ran after them, leaving Serge and Kidd alone in the room. "Well, I guess we better start going," said Serge as he started to walk off. Kidd nodded, still timid about the incident.

          "But there is one thing I want to point out," said Serge suddenly, stopping near the door. Kidd looked up at Serge, kind of nervous what he will say next. He turned to stared at her and smiled. "You look cute when you look like that." With that said, he walked off, leaving Kidd in the room.

          Kidd couldn't help but smile and blush at the same time with Serge's comment about her. She never heard any words from Serge that would make her feel warm inside. The words he spoke makes her love him even more. Finally realizing that she was alone, Kidd started to run after her friends, worried that they might have ditched her.

          Right outside the halls, after locking the door and getting the room keys, Kidd started to run to catch up with her friends when two strong arms grabbed hold of chest, almost scaring her to death. She was about to scream until she heard the little chuckle behind.

          "Hehe, scared you again," laughed Serge as he slowly let go of her.

          "God, Serge. How can you always get to me?" asked Kidd, relaxing.

          "Easy. I just get you when you're off guard. And I study your actions too," he said with a smile. "Here, let me give the keys." Kidd handed the keys to him and together, they walked down the stairs.

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Within minutes, the group have finally left Termina and started to head over to Viper Manor, laughing fondly as they recall the old times they shared a year ago. Glenn and Serge were mostly talking about funny times during their trip like when they accidentally got drunk and ran for their lives from the Dragoon Soldiers from their little insults on them. Everyone laughed when they thought about the party they had at the night before the final battle, enjoying their last party together since all forty-one of them knew that something would happen. Serge didn't want to mention about the final battle since he knew that it was the time when Serge, Kidd, and everyone else started go their separate ways. Even Kidd did not want to mention about that particular day, since she was mostly hurt by that whole dilemma. 

          "Even if we are telling ourselves about our past together, I still kinda feel sad when we all went our separate ways. Glenn trainin' to become a great Dragoon, Orlha still remains as bartender, Korcha perverted as ever, and Serge training to become a good fisherman. It kinda feels as if we wasted our life to pursue our dreams, like Pip trying to see the world," said Kidd thoughtfully, slowing her pace and looked up the blue sky.

          Serge paced along with her, seeing that her emotions switched gears a bit. "But, right now we're all together, figuring out a major problem between us. We can't possibly go back to our lives if the world is in stake," he said, swinging his arms behind his head.

          "Yes, I know…but what happens then if we fixed that problem?"

          "Who knows...? We all have our own way now that FATE realizes that they can't treat as ponds in a chess game. But, you're right about that. No one really knows what the future lies within themselves. Accidents happen and people may end up dead. And most people want to die just because their life is not going the way they want it to be."

          Kidd sighed, seeing that Serge's words were strong. How did he begin to talk strongly? Kidd looked at Serge curiously, he looking up to the sky above as if something is about to happen. "Life is a valuable thing to hold in people's life, though. The will to live is stronger than anything else in this world. When I was sick, I wanted to die right away."

          Kidd looked at him incredulously. "What? But…why…?"

          Serge gave a sigh. "Just like the reasons people's life is. Living through life without a father to teach you many things, tiring house chores every single day of my life, a best friend who keeps on bugging me about useless stuff, losing friends; I couldn't stand it any longer. That was when I wanted to end my life, seeing that I won't see…" he trailed off and gave another sigh. "But, when I was sick, I heard…you, Kidd. You were begging me to stay strong and live. I knew right then that I couldn't just die and leave you. No one will be there to protect you if you were alone. My father pointed out that if I died, everything around here and the world would be…destroyed. Every dream will be shattered. If I died, I could have destroyed you, right?"

          Kidd nodded her head. "But, what made you decide to live?"

          Serge stopped walking and just stood there, his head bowing down. Kidd looked at him as Serge stood there. He turned to her and smiled, simply saying, "You…"

          Kidd was surprised as he said that three lettered word. She gave a sad smile to Serge, her eyes rimming in tears. "Serge…I- "

          "Hey, you two. We're almost there. Don't tell me you guys got tired just by walking?" yelled Orlha a couple of feet away. Serge and Kidd looked in Orlha's direction and smiled.

          "Sorry, we'll be right there," said Serge. He was about to run when Kidd called his name. He turned around and looked at her.

          "Do you think…my dreams will come true?" she asked.

          Serge just smiled reassuringly. "All you got to do is believe…" With that said, both Kidd and Serge ran after their three friends ahead of them.

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          Finally, ten minutes have passed and Serge and company have finally reached the gates of Viper Manor. The gates no longer look like a prison but now an archway entrance with flowers decorated around it. Within the archway lies Viper Manor, fully rebuilt with flowers around it like the archway. "Bugger, Viper Manor looks as though it has a major make-over," said Kidd, completely amazed by the tone of the Manor.

          "It is Lady Riddel's idea to bring this place to its shiniest. But I must say, it lighten up the place a bit," said Glenn, started to walk over to the door entrance.

          As they started to walk along the brick path, children were playing every in the front yard with Karsh's careful eye watching the kids. He was soon attracted by the sounds of Serge, Kidd, Glenn, Korcha, and Orlha's footsteps. He smiled and waved to them with a friendly hello. Everyone respond as well, finally stopping were Karsh is standing.

          "Well, well. Haven't seen ya guys around. What have you been up to?"

          "Nothin' much. But, we're gonna explain it until we talk ta the Old Man," said Kidd.

          "Hehehe, still callin' Viper 'Old Man' huh?" said Karsh thoughtfully. He started to laugh harder. "Glenn, you're going to be trouble from your bro. He was pretty worried about you after a few weeks ago."

          Glenn felt a cold sweat coming up his spine as everyone looked at him curiously. His brow started to sweat as he nervously looked around him. "Well…umm…"

          "What is it, Glenn? Your face turned pale all of a sudden," said Orlha, looking at Glenn carefully.

          "Ah well, come on in. I guess you guys must be hungry." A huge growl was heard around the group as Karsh mentioned food.

"Come to think of it, I haven't eaten breakfast yet," said Serge, smiling a bit in embarrassment. Kidd just giggled, knowing that this is a usual antic of Serge's well being.

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          "Glenn! Where have you been?" asked a angry Riddel, her hands right on her hips. The group has just entered Viper Manor to be greeted by Riddel and Dario right in front of the door.

          "I apologize, Miss Riddel. I seem to forgot to tell you that I was going with Serge and Kidd for a while," said Glenn, bowing his head in apology. "It would not happen again."

          "Just like Leena yesterday," whispered Orlha to Kidd, both giving in giggles.

          "Don't be too harsh on Glenn, Riddel. He will probably explain to us why he left all of a sudden," said Dario, trying to calm down Riddel's increasing temper.

          "But he does not have to worry you like that, Dario. It is not like him to take off without our knowledge of knowing," said Riddel.

          "Yes, but remember, he has not seen Serge for quite a while."

          Riddel gave a sigh, agreeing with Dario's point. "I guess you are right. No point in being mad, correct? Glenn, I forgive you. "This" time. Let this never happen again."

          "Yes, Miss Riddel."

          "Serge, Kidd, everyone else, I apologize for my rude behavior. I would like to say I am much fond seeing you guys again after so long," she said.

          "No problem. You were just worried about Glenn that's all. What passed it passed. Anyways, where's the food?" said Serge, his stomach growling once again.

          "Oh yes, please, this way," said Riddel, leading the group to the dining area.

          "Sorry about that, Glenn. I was going to search for you, but Riddel stopped me. It is as if she is too over protected of my life," said Dario.

          "Don't worry, brother. Women these days," sighed Glenn. "Anyways, what has been going on since I was gone?"

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          Soon, Serge was stuffing his face with food, devouring everything in site. Everyone laughed watching Serge eating his way through the plates. Around the table, Karsh and Zoah sat there, chuckling along with them. Viper was not joining them due to some paper he has to endure. Marcy no longer lives there since she has found her father and brother after so many years thinking that she was mere orphan. She only comes to Viper Manor only for occasional times or visits. Even though time changed in Viper Manor, everyone is now content of what their lives are going through, with Dario around of course.

 "I can tell that you guys are pretty hungry. Unlike Serge, it seems as if he has not eaten for quite a while," said Riddel.

Kidd, Glenn, Orlha, and Korcha exchanged saddening glances at each other, seeing that no one around here really knew of Serge's mishap. Riddel gave a curious and worried look at the four on the other side of the table, seeing that their emotions changed. Dario noticed it too and everyone around the table just looked at the four, including Serge.

"What is wrong, you guys. Somehow your happy expression turned to grim. Is there something you guys have something to tell us?" asked Dario. There was now complete utter silence around the dining room, seeing that their five friends have something important to say.

"Well…that is…I -" Kidd began, but she was interrupted by Serge.

"Kidd…let me tell them," he said, putting a reassuring hand on her shoulder.

"But, are you sure? Doesn't it pain you to say things that actually happened to you?" asked Kidd.

"No, but I'll tell them. If any one of us has to explain to Riddel, Dario, Karsh, and everyone else, then Glenn, Orlha, Korcha, and you would feel…gloomy." Kidd finally nodded her head.

"Serge, why is everyone so grim all of a sudden? You just got here and everyone feels…sad…" asked Riddel.

"I guess you didn't here what happened to me during a few weeks back. It's kind of a long story, but I'll explain to you in full detail," Serge said, looking seriously in the eyes of Riddel, Dario, Karsh, and Zoah.

And so, Serge explained everything about the past events, making everyone surprised about this. He told the Viper group about his encounter of the Panther Venom, and that it came suddenly from just a little trigger of a dagger. Since he was sick, he told them about his path between life and death and how he saw his father in his shut eyelids, directing him to go back. Serge then told them about Lynx and his evil minion, Omendi and their not so explained plan of bringing EL Nido to its destruction by their will to reign. As Serge explained, Riddel show shook in her delicate expression as Dario, Karsh, and Zoah show anger in their faces.

"…Until then, I realized that I have to go through the role of the Chrono Trigger once again. There is no other choice but to stop Lynx from taking over the world. I don't want…anyone's dreams to shatter. Like you and Riddel getting married in about months or so. And Glenn, trying to become a great Dragoon like his brother."

"Oh my, I am truly sorry Serge. I am glad that you are well," said Riddel.

"Thank you, Riddel. Right now, we are trying to figure out where to start and where we go if we want to save this world. The only thing who is blocking our way is Omendi."

"…A likely, yet incredible story, I dear say Serge," said a voice from the background. Everyone turned around to the source of the voice, surprising everyone.

"Father…" said Riddel. Viper came out of the shadows and greeted everyone.

"It has been a while since I last saw you, Serge, Kidd. you must have gone through a lot of pain through those times of confusion," he said, sitting down at the head of the table. "I knew that this day would come. I knew from the moment we defeated Lynx, there was a catch after he specifically "died." Unfortunately, our efforts have gone in vain. We did not kill Lynx in the end and he was making a plan after these passing months, making us think that he was dead."

Serge looked the General with astonished eyes. The General's words were a realization that struck his head. Serge slowly closed his eyes and recalled the events during the last and final fight against Lynx.

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From the point when they finally arrived the last section of Chronopolis, he saw Kidd, lying there helplessly with no sign of life. His rage back then started to boil as he heard Lynx's voice with his body phasing in front of him. He started to ball his fist, as he looked straight into the blue-violet evil eyes of his adversary. Serge couldn't stand Lynx, trying to mess with his mind and feelings. This Final Battle determined the fate of all living creatures of the world. Lynx was supposedly killed, but instead, phased off after losing much energy from the battle. Serge could of thought he was not dead, but he didn't give a thought to it since he was truly concerned about Kidd's well being. He still can remember Lynx's last words to him before he phased off.

"Why do you want to destroy Fate? The ones who protect humanity. Demi-Humans and the creatures around the world are nothing more than lowly lives toward us Enlightened Ones. We wanted to create a world with only humanity controlling this world without any disturbance of the Demi-Humans and the Dragon Gods who loathe us. You truly did choose the wrong path for us, Chrono Trigger. Your attempts to bring prosperity to this whole world are in vain. Pretty soon, the world would fall into destruction with your idiotic actions. We, Fate, wanted to lead you people to the right way of life on this world; To easily sway our happiness with your acceptable efforts. Chrono Trigger, I will get my revenge. Count on it."

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Serge slowly opened his eyes and shook his head from that speech. Everyone around him was looking at him, seeing that he closed his eyes during the discussion. "Is there anything wrong, Serge?" asked Viper. He shook his head, grasping it after a feeling an inkling feeling of ache inside his head.

"He'd gone through a lot lately and sometimes, he couldn't stand it anymore with so many thoughts to think about through his head," said Kidd, rubbing Serge's back gently.

"Viper, there's something I want to ask you," said Serge. Viper nodded and waited for his question. Everyone else looked at him, waiting patiently. He slowly drew in a deep breath.

"It regards with this man named Omendi. You know, the one who suddenly attacked us just yesterday. Do you know anything about him?" asked Serge.

Silence protruded the place. Everyone's looks turned to Viper as he began to think thoughtfully through his mind. Karsh, Dario, and Zoah were also deep in thought, recalling that name from somewhere.

"I believe so. You are referring to the "Bloodlust man" named Di, correct?" asked Viper, his thoughts coming to that conclusion. Kidd started to gasp suddenly after hearing the mentioning of the name "Di."

"Yeah, probably. But, I'm not sure about this bloodlust though," said Serge, putting a finger on top of his lips. "Could you possibly have any information about him?"

"I got a documentary about his attempts of killing," said Karsh out of the blue.  Serge gave a sigh, seeing that this will not be a long concept to go through.

"Good, can you show them to us?" asked Serge.

"Yeah, follow me." With that, everyone stood and followed Karsh. Everyone but Kidd as she stood there, looking out in space. Something was now on her mind as she saw everyone go to the other room. "Why does that name, Di, sound so familiar? Why am I startled by this name all of a sudden?" she thought.

Serge was walking with the others when he realized that someone was missing. Turning around, he jogged back to the dining room to see Kidd staring into space. He knew, from the knowledge of studying her, Kidd was deep in thought.

"Omendi, Di… there is some ring to it when I think about it. What's this thin' calling me?"

"Kidd…are you okay? Is there anything wrong?" asked a voice, interrupting Kidd's thoughts. She felt strong arms warp around her chest area, smelling the scent of the sea.

"Yeah…I'm fine. Nothing wrong here, Serge," said Kidd, feeling content in his warm arms.

"No…there is something wrong Kidd. I could feel it," said Serge softly, still having his arms around her from behind. Kidd fell silent for a while, trying not to reveal anything of what she is thinking. "Your thoughts are wondering why the name Di and Omendi sound so familiar, huh?"

Kidd gasped in surprise and turned to face him with wide eyes. "How…how did you…?"

Serge gave her an uncertain look in his blue eyes. "I-I'm not really sure why. I just felt your thoughts strong in my mind. I feel like I can almost hear it. It's not only your thoughts I could hear. Glenn is thinking about the tournament in a few months or so to become one of the Devas. While Dario and Riddel are thinking about their wedding. Karsh on the other hand wants to get out of this place and go for Termina for a Squid Gut Pasta free meal deal with a certain coupon."

Kidd looked at him, seeing the truth in his eyes with an understandable agreement. She was quite surprised to see that Serge was actually reading people's minds. How did he ever gain that skill. No one in this world could read people's mind with ease. She could see that Serge was amazed about himself as well. "And you, Serge, are still thinking about Lynx and Omendi killing you for the purpose of getting the Chrono Cross from you. And about that Chrono Cross whereabouts."

Now, Serge was the one to be surprised. "Now, how did you know?"

"I'm not…really sure myself. But, I can read it in your eyes."

"Hey, you two. Hurry it up!" yelled Karsh from afar.

"We better go over there before Karsh goes all over us," said Serge, running along with Kidd.

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          Karsh looked through bunches of drawers and tables in the treasure room of the east wing of Viper Manor, throwing useless junk everywhere in the room. "No, this isn't it. No. No. No. Hey, where did this come from?" said Karsh, holding a toy doll from the chest. "Ah well." He threw that somewhere and kept on looking. Within an hour of worth of wasted time, Karsh is still looking for the documentaries, making everyone sit where they stood.

          "Hey, aren't ya guys gonna help me?" asked Karsh, walking to another part of the room.

          "You told us not touch anything in this room, Karsh. So there is no point in helpin' ya if ya told us not to touch anythin'," pointed out Kidd, yawning. Glenn was polishing his two Einlanzers, seeing that there is nothing to do. Viper just stood there, looking at old maps of the world and pictures. Dario and Riddel just sat there, doing nothing. Serge was almost sleeping to death from this long wait. Kidd tapped on Serge's shoulders numerous times to keep him awake.

          "AH-HAH! Found it!" yelled Karsh, giving everyone's undivided attention. "Wait…never mind…it's a coupon for a free Squid Gut Pasta meal (smiles). Hmm…maybe I'll go there later." Everyone fell to the ground as he mentioned it; sweat dropping in the process. All that excitement just for nothing.

          "Prediction correct," thought Serge.

          Hour upon after an hour, Karsh kept on looking through the jumbled junk in the room, no luck finding the documentaries. Everyone by now was sleeping except Serge, who was looking at the tapestry saying:

"Respect my behind…"

          "Hmm…I wonder why that sounds familiar," said Serge, looking into the tapestry carefully.

          "Agh, last place…Chest," said Karsh, going in front of the chest above the podium. Upon opening it slightly, his face lightened. "THERE! Finally found it!" Everyone woke up and went to his direction.

          Serge just realized something and tried to warn Karsh. "Umm…Karsh, I wouldn't open it if I were-"

          "AH YEAH!! This is the one!" he yelled excitedly, taking the piles of newspaper out of the chest. Suddenly, the floor under the group disappeared. Everyone glared at Karsh angrily. Karsh sweat dropped and said, "Opps…" and everyone fell.

          Kidd and everyone else landed with thud as they descendant to the floor below. "Ouch, that hurt. Somehow not that much," she said.

          "Yeah, you're right. My behind didn't really hurt that much," said Orlha.

          "Hey, where's Serge?" asked Kidd, looking around the area.

          "You're…sitting…on…me…" said a muffled Serge, completely hurt from the heavy weight above him.

          "Oh shit, I'm sorry mate," said Kidd, getting off of him. He sighed a relief as he laid there, absorbing the pain on his stomach. He softly inhaled and exhaled, not moving his body.

          "I don't get it? I thought we got rid of all the traps around here?" said Karsh, scratching his head.

          "Ever read the tapestry, "Respect my behind?" said Serge, quite annoyed. "Next time, look around your surroundings."

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          Finally, after being free from the confinements of the trap thanks to Solt and Peppor, the Chrono Gang headed into the conference room, the room where the "Neo-Epoch" once stood.

          "All right. Here are the papers about that guy named Omendi. Hopefully this will give ya some information 'bout him," said Karsh, leaning against his chair.

          "Thanks," said Serge as he opened the article to a page where a similar picture of Omendi is.

          "Well what does it say?" asked Orlha, looking into the paper.

          "I…I can't really read the transcript. It's so unfamiliar to me," said Kidd.

          Glenn looked at Karsh curiously, wondering about the strange language and how he knows about Omendi. He couldn't resist, so he popped the question.

          "Karsh, how do you know about Omendi and how can you read this…language?"

          Karsh scratched his head, laughing a bit. "Hehehe…to tell ya the truth…I just…(sweat drops)…saw the name Omendi and the picture of him."

          Glenn face faulted to the floor. "Hey, at least it fits the scriptures."

          "There is no use for this if we cannot read it," said Viper.

          "Sorian News Bulletin." Omendi…Evil Influence of the World…"

          The group looked at Serge, surprised by his sudden translation. "Serge? Y-you…could read it?"

          Serge shook his head, completely confused; yet interested as he gazed into the paper. "Something about…this…language…looks so familiar…yet…I couldn't put a finger to it of to why I could translate it. It says…" 

Sorian News Bulletin

Omendi:

Akkanka sejou

            Upon this time of torment, many innocent people of El Nido and Zenan are killed by this man named Omendi. According to those who saw their love ones died by this man's so-called "Katana Sabers," they say he is a man with uncanny procedures that cannot be explained. His actions are complete hostile and there is nothing that can stop him from achieving his goal. From time period of 1005 to present, this sinister man is indeed the most bloodlust person of all. One survivor, who apparently is hospitalized for the time being, recalled the man's speak before he fell unconscious. "From the hearings I heard during my waking hours, I heard him say this,

"Damn it, this is not the one. Where is the "Divine Relic?" Lynx said it might be in one of these people who apparently are worthy of its divine powers. Come on, I need it so I can go to that "Holy Land" before that certain Chrono Trigger guy goes. I need to know about the truth of that "Angelus Clan" that so protected this world up to now. I want to know where can I obtain that power!"

            The man's words are completely unknown, yet information is scares. Even the so-called "Divine Relic" is unknown to human and Demi-Human ears. However, details about his clothing is that he will be wearing a long and purple hooded cloak that will all times cover his face, seeing the handles of the "Katana Sabers" behind his back. No one in this world would ever beat him with his manic ways of blood. People be aware!!! Do not fall for this man of rage and hate. Do not ever go near this man. Or you may end up dead… This reporter wish for your safety…

            "Serge? You could actually read this document?" asked Kidd, staring at him with utter surprise. Serge couldn't say anything, but look at the paper wide-eyed. Apparently, other than he can actually read the foreign transcript of this newspaper, but the information about Omendi of his non-stopping bloodlust. His fingers started to grip the paper harder, shaking violently with rage. Serge couldn't stop being angry after hearing those innocent people dying just because of the Chrono Cross.

          "So…this whole time…Omendi was searching all these years, looking for the Chrono Cross. Even during the time when all of us are trying to rescue this world and finding the Chrono Cross ourselves," said Serge, saying it with complete anger and seriousness in his voice. Everyone looked at him with astonished eyes, his proving point going through their minds with realization.

          "Omendi was here…during our time and our past. But why did we not ever notice about him?" asked Glenn.

          "Because we were too busy with our own affairs that we couldn't go to one problem or the next. Or either that…" Serge glared at Karsh, making him feel nervous with Serge's cold stare. "You didn't tell us about it. But, I understand that you were busy looking after Ly-" Serge stopped suddenly, almost mentioning the name Lynx.

          "Serge? What's wrong?" asked Kidd.

          Viper coughed a bit, giving everyone's attention to him. "I do not mean to end this so soon, however, let us rest on it. It is all ready nine 'o' clock in the evening. It is confusing I know, but our thoughts will be clearer if we sleep on it."

          Serge gazed down at the table of the conference room, his blue eyes glowing that bright blue aura once again. "Why do I got a bad feeling that…there is more to it than there is in this newspaper?"

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          Serge lay upon his bed in one of Viper's rooms that Riddel chosen. His eyes were closed, but he was not asleep. Through his closed eyelids, he thought the newspaper about Omendi that was actually wrote in a different, yet proverbial language. Something about that document gave Serge a cold sweat form in his back. He couldn't shake that feeling out of him as he gazed into his eyelids

"…I need to know the truth of this "Angelus Clan" that so protected this world up to now. I want to obtain that power…"

          The thought of those foreshadowing words could not leave Serge's diminutive mind. The word about "Angelus Clan" couldn't leave his mind indefinitely. He couldn't resist the fact about this "Angelus Clan." Serge has an itchy feeling that this "Angelus Clan" could have some connection with the "Holy Land." Once then, his blue eyes suddenly opened with shook, making his brow perspire with sweat residue.

~~*A Vision*~~

          "Omendi, search far and wide for the person who wields the "Divine Relic." Find the person who looks exactly like you who is the probable wielder of this relic. Kill him!"

*Flash

          "…The Shugotenshi have guarded this world for so long that the jealousy of the Demi-Humans started to destroy their clan just to become number one. That is a story about those "ancient people" from the past, my son. You will soon understand the meaning of to why I am telling you this in such a early age."

*Flash

          "Di, a young man who apparently joined the Tsubasa Heihe. A group of thieves whom only steal from the rich. He joined this group since he too was an orphan. Just like "Kiddo."

*Flash

          "Serge…you're…an…ang…"

*Flash

          Serge was floating through the flows of visions as he heard them with soothing harmony. He could hear that mysterious once again, soothing his ever-mixing feelings of confusion, sadness, happiness, and anger. He could hear his father's voice in the midst of the uncanny voices ahead.

*Flash

          A land floating in the air, started to be engulfed by flames of hatred and envy as the people living around the area flee for their lives. "This land of the Angeles Tsubasa should never live here to ruin us Demi-Humans. This world shall now be protected by us. We are now the number one and most dependable life of this world!"

*Flash

          Serge could feel the very anger that the Demi-Humans endure in with the fear and the innocent anguish that the people living in this area. He wondered in silence of what did they ever do to the Demi-Humans. To Serge, this clan looks so innocent and happy before this whole destruction started.

*Flash

          "Hold it right there, blue-haired guy. Don't even think about moving a muscle or you'll have ta deal with me, Kiddo, of the Tsubasa Heihe group!!"

*Flash

          "The land is calling you…Chrono Trigger…the answers lie within Kidd's past…"

*Flash

~~*End of Vision*~~

          Serge was soon out of the whole ordeal when he felt a wet-cold rag above his forehead. His eyes regained its glowing vision with Kidd staring at him with worried eyes. "Are you all right?" she asked, stroking his cheek delicately.

          He was speechless then, completely confused of what just happened now. He couldn't get the words out of his mouth as he gazed into her cerulean eyes.

          "You've been like that thirty minutes ago, mate. I was beginning to worry that the venom started to build in your body again," she said.

          "I would never have that venom again Kidd. Remember? I broke out of that curse just a few days ago. I said I have enough with dying for one day," he said, sighing a bit.

          "I guess your right. I must've slipped me mind," giggled Kidd, removing the rag from his forehead. "But, why were your eyes dilated, mate. It looks as thought you are looking into space."

          Serge gasped his forehead, groaning a bit. "I don't know. A vision of something that I just didn't know about. I could have sworn that it…felt real. As if I was actually there in the scene."

          Kidd gently lay back, using Serge's toned stomach as a pillow. "When did you start having visions?"

          "Just now. I don't know why. But I think…something is calling me somewhere…"

          "What do you mean by that?" asked Kidd, looking directly into Serge's blue luminescent eyes. She noticed that they were glowing brightly now, with a hint of yellow inside of them.

          "I could feel it. Somehow, I can feel that I will soon be pulled to somewhere very important. Pretty soon, it will come and I know it," said Serge. "I think the… "Chrono Cross" will finally reveal itself now. The time seems right."

          "Your eyes show it Serge," said Kidd bluntly, completely hypnotized by his swaying eyes. "But you gotta get some sleep Serge. You…I mean we…have a busy day tomorrow, figuring out Omendi and his purpose."

          "So…why don't you go to your room?" asked Serge, looking at curiously.

          "What do ya mean? Didn't ya hear? They ran out of rooms, talk 'bout tough. So I mean as well share a room with ya mate. But it is a good thing that there is two beds in here," said Kidd.

          "Yeah, so I noticed," said Serge, hiding his disappointment.

          Silence brewed through the room, as Kidd and Serge stared into each other's eyes. Kidd couldn't resist taking her eyes off of Serge, seeing how handsome he was on the bed, completely clueless of what is going on. She liked how he looked childishly at Kidd, seeing the little boy within himself. Somehow, her smile faded as she lifted her head from his stomach, sitting up with her head bowed down.

          "What's wrong Kidd?" asked Serge, getting up as well and sitting next to her.

          "I'm…not really sure, mate. But somehow, there's somethin' 'bout you reminds of someone in me past; someone that exactly almost portrays you. It just makes me a bit gloomy whenever I think about it," she admitted, looking sadly into his eyes.

          Serge was somehow surprised by her words. "Someone who actually portrays me? Why does it almost fit in my vision?" he thought. Serge couldn't do much to cheer her spirits up when he drew her into his arms, nuzzling her head with his own. Kidd was utterly surprised about this, but gave in as she hugged him back.

          "Whatever it is, Kidd. Don't think about it. Just cheer up, okay?" said Serge, tightening his grip around Kidd. " The past…is something already done for you and there is no way you could change it. The future is like a new start for you. Whatever past, it past. You must go on. Whatever happens Kidd, I'll be there for you." Kidd nuzzled into Serge's warm chest, feeling completely warm and safe in them.

          "Thanks mate. I really appreciate you for being there for me," she said as she released herself from his hug. With one peck on the cheek, Kidd finally got up. "Good night, Serge." With that, taking off her boots and gloves, she covered herself with the blanket on the other bed and was soon fast asleep.

          Serge blushed as she watched her sleeping form, touching his cheek with her warmth disappearing from his body. He smiled and soon stripped off all his clothing except his boxers. He covered himself with the blanket and glance at Kidd before he went to sleep. "Good night, Kiddo."

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          *Sorry for the long wait guys and gals. And I apologize if I'm separating Chapter 11 to two parts. It's just that this chapter is so long that I have to put it into two parts. But anywayz, tell me what you think! Please, PLEASE R/R. I really wanna know if people are actually reading this.