Chrono Cross: Angelus Errare           Journey to Guardia Saga Chap. 5

*Disclaimer: *-_- I don't own Chrono Cross and I have right to own it because its not mine. Dramatic, isn't it? Oh yeah, and the song called "Sora" from the Escaflowne Movie: A Girl in Gaia, is not mine. It rightfully belongs to Sakamoto Maaya, the singer of it (I think), and Yoko Kanno, the composer. 

      *I would like to welcome you once again to Chapter 5 of the Journey to Guardia Saga. I would like to give credit to all those who devoted their time to read all those loooonnnnggg chapters and the people who reviewed. I can't name them all but I would like to thank you all for that, I really do! Trust me… Anyways, I hope you enjoy this story, and please REVIEW or instant message or e-mail me, or something. Now, on with the saga!!!! (Again, I apologize if the fighting scenes are a bit quick.)

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"Y-you…y-you…" trailed Serge as he trembled in surprise.

      "I-it…can't be…? It's…you…" said Kidd, shivering with hurt, fear, and utter shock. She looked at Serge, then at Omendi.

      "Unbelievable!" said Glenn. "This has to be fate or something."

      Omendi just smiled and took out his sabers, pointing it directly at Serge. "Yes, Serge, me, your nemesis, that almost successfully killed you…" Omendi began with a laugh around the corner. "And Kidd's best friend from a long time ago…" The winds started to blow violently. "…Is still alive!" he finished.

      "Di…" trailed Kidd. She looked at Serge again, his eyes still in shock.

      "But…you…you…" Serge looked into the form in front of him. "…you're…me…"

      Serge and Omendi stared at each other, one with eyes of anger while the other with the eyes of utter surprise. The moment Omendi took off his hood, the wind started to blow around them. From that exact moment in time, Serge finally saw the nemesis' face. A foe that is himself.

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Chapter 18 – Chrono Trigger vs. Himself…A love's past…?

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      Serge and Omendi just stared down at each other, Omendi glowering at Serge with an evil smirk right on his face.

      Kidd fell to her knees, completely shocked by the whole ordeal. Never in her life did she ever been so manipulated and shocked by this. Her friend that disappeared years ago, Di, is still alive. Gwena kneeled by her and gave her a comforting hand. "I'm sorry, Kidd. We didn't know until Lynx drew us in," she said.

      "Yes, but what is strange is that Omendi…looks exactly like Serge. How ironic!" pointed Glenn, examining his best bud and Omendi. "Only except that he has longer hair than Serge and his eyes are evil, however, that still doesn't give the fact that he is still alive."

      Kidd bowed her head, her long ponytail coming down from her shoulder.

      "Well now, aren't you going to fight me or what…?" asked Omendi, sliding his sword down to the ground. Serge just growled at him, completely full with rage. Omendi that look exactly like Serge is the very man that was Kidd's friend in the past. The exact man who joined with Lynx to make the evil fate's ideals come true within the world of El Nido. Serge looked at Kidd to see her fall to her knees, her bangs covering her eyes. He could feel the disbelief within her feelings, her complete anxious feeling controlling her body.

      "Why…?" Serge heard Kidd say silently. "Why…would you join Lynx's group?"

      Omendi heard her question and apparently pouted, grunting arrogantly. "Why? Because Lynx is the greatest living divinity of this pathetic world they call happiness. I, for one, no longer want to be weak in this world. Once I obtain the desired power I need, I will be strongest divinity ever lived."

      "B-but, yer the one who taught me that being weak is not pathetic in this world!" said Kidd, clasping her chest. "Yer the one who taught me…to be strong…the one you taught me that I'm not alone in this world."

      Serge's mind clicked at that thought. Didn't "he" tell her that she was not alone in this world. Then again, Omendi looks exactly like him. Who knows?

      "That's a load of bull. I don't believe in that anymore," said Omendi. "Being strong is the only way to continue your life. That way, we can fight anything that is affecting this world. The "Ancient People" protected this world, and this indication shows that these people are strong. I want to gain that power to be the most powerful being of this world. Lynx is my true friend who taught me how to live and taught me how to be strong. He taught me the basis of the Holy Land and everything he knows. Including with you, Chrono Trigger, who defeated him while you tried to rescue Kidd."

      "Lynx is not yer friend, Di!" cried Kidd, her voice sounding desperate. "He… is nothin' but a Demi-Human killing machine bastard who has only thoughts on strength and conquer!"

      "Don't talk to Master Lynx that way, you rabid girl!" yelled Omendi as he threw a gravity magic towards her.

      Kidd noticed and blocked for that impact when it never came. She looked up to see Serge, using his mind magic to hold the gravity element off. His blue eyes glowed and widened, making the magic disappear. "Don't take out your damn anger at her, Omendi. She's your friend and you should know that!"

      Omendi sneered. "You're wrong. She's not my friend! Master Lynx is. He doesn't treat me like a weakling unlike Kidd, Ookami, and Gwena did."

      "What are you talking about? We never ever say anything mean because you're a weakling," said Ookami, clenching his fist. "Why would you say such lies to us?"

      Omendi just chuckled, not believing any words that his own friend said. "Yeah, right! Then, why would Lynx know how you really feel about me?"

      Ookami stopped in mid-track. His mind was completely stumped in this point of view. Could he been mean to Di without even knowing it? He shook that thought out and glared angrily. "But, didn't Kidd tell you that Lynx was the one who destroyed Guardia and her home?" asked Gwena, stepping in front.

      "Those were just a mere sacrifice to stop and obtain any source of power from his desired goal." Serge's rage increased after hearing Omendi's crude insults. "Besides, this Guardia is nothing more than a weakling country who thinks the will of strength is useless in this world. This town truly shows that girlish side it has," insulted Omendi.

      Crono clenched his fists, holding the hilt of his sword. "There were strong people in this kingdom, Omendi. The strong who tried as much as they can to help the weak. You should know that the power of strength is nothing more than a feeling for the destruction of this world," he said.

      Omendi just smiled, ignoring the King of Guardia's words. "Stop saying that you are strong, King of Guardia. You gave up your sword a long time ago after you saved the future of this world."

      Marle stepped up. "That's a lie! He never did give up his sword. He only uses his sword for any attempts of evil regression! He is not the blood thrusting person like you are!"

      "You be quiet, Queen Nadia!!" retorted Omendi as he threw another gravity ball at Marle. Serge managed to dissipate the magic with his own once more, quite angry that Omendi let his magic out so easily.

      "Stop it, Omendi! Don't let out your angers on others!" Serge said.

      Omendi clenched his fist. "Don't tell me what to do, Chrono Trigger! You're not my mother! I can do whatever I want!" yelled Omendi as threw several gravity balls at his friends. Serge narrowed his eyes in deep anger, and used his mind magic again with the gravity balls. Then he turned to Omendi, making his mind magic stop his rage throwing.

      Omendi could feel Serge's magic upon him, sensing his whole body not moving. "Telekinesis I presume," said Omendi with a hint of a smile. "Not many inherited this magic. Somehow, you obtained it." Omendi smiled as his began to grow bright purple. Serge's mind stirred, as he knew what Omendi did. He broke Serge's Telekinesis spell with Omendi's own magic. "You're not the only one, Chrono Trigger, who knows how to use your new magic skills. For I have obtained it myself."

      Serge clenched his fist, growing into his fighting stance as he held his Masamune in his grasp. Omendi smiled, heaving his katana saber from the ground and growing into his fighting stance. "Well, well. You finally decided to fight." Serge just narrowed his eyes more, the luminescent blue light glowing within his eyes once more. "Cat got your tongue, eh?" Serge sneered, growling silently as he kept his eyes on Omendi.

      "Well then," began Omendi, stepping back a bit with his katana saber right beside him. "I will fight you until your life ends, Chrono Trigger! Prepare to meet your fate!"

      Serge gasped as he sensed the speed within Omendi. He improved drastically. Serge managed to dodge one of his attacks, yet he felt a searing pain within his arm area. Omendi came from behind, holding his katana saber horizontally precisely behind him steadily. He smiled, seeing some drops of Serge's blood running down his purple blade.

      The Chrono Trigger winced in pain, absorbing the pain within. "That should leave you paralyzed for an hour with my move," said Omendi, growing into his fighting stance. "My move, VenomParalyzer. Lynx taught me that technique in order to kill the enemy quickly. Now your-"   

      A sudden pain came from Omendi's right leg. Blood started to fill the ground. He looked up to see Serge is no longer in front of him. He turned around to see Serge with his Masamune right by his chest, standing in a certain position. This indicates that he used DashandSlash. "How…how can that be possible? How can you move from that attack?" asked Omendi angrily.

      Serge turned to him and stood poised in his stance. Omendi was surprised to see that there is no gash on his arm, seeing no trace of a scar or anything. "How is it possible that he healed so quickly with the deep gash I inflicted upon him earlier? He still should be paralyzed."

      Serge bended his knees, his head sank low from his position. "I'm not going to fall that easily, Omendi. I'm stronger than you think." With that, Serge ran with great speed. Omendi blocked Serge's next move and started to a swing attack. Serge ducked low and did a low swing attack at Omendi. Omendi dodged and jumped, doing a jump spin attack using both of his katana sabers. Serge dodged both of the attacks, doing a roll move to avoid Omendi's swamping attack.

      Serge got up to his feet to be almost manipulated by Omendi's upper and lower thrust. He could feel a scratch coming right on his right cheek, yet it healed instantly. Serge backflipped and stood poised in his stance once more.

      Meanwhile, Kidd, Crono, Gwena, Marle, Ookami, Glenn, Leena, Orlha, Karsh, and Norris watched the little duel between Serge and Omendi, or DI in that matter. "Shouldn't we help him?" asked Norris, readying his gun.

      "NO, we shouldn't," said Karsh bluntly. "With the story about what happened at the pier, this situation is the similar too." They watched as clashes started to be heard everywhere with fighting screams. "We shouldn't be bothering their fight or one of us might get hurt."

      "Serge, Di," muttered Kidd as she watched the two fought.

      Serge stumble onto the dirt ground with a huge thud. He looked and did another roll attack to avoid Omendi's attack. In the process, Serge felt another searing pain right on his back. Serge turned and jumped onto the air. Staying there, he called upon Chi energy, gathering around the Masamune. As he knew the right time, Serge switched positions of the Masamune and with one spin, he was spinning in midair with an arrow-like aura started to form around Serge. FlyingArrow.

      Omendi saw this and tried to dodge it, only to be hit by the force of the aura around it. Omendi stumbled and quickly got up to his feet, only to counter Serge's jab from his swallow.

      "It looks as though they are trying to fight until the death," said Leena, quite worried. "What will happen?"

      "Who knows? I guess all we could do is wait," said Orlha. Kidd slowly stood, watching the battle with worried eyes. Serge fell onto the ground once more with a huge moan. Kidd gasps as she heard Serge's voice. Serge quickly got up from Omendi's next attack. Omendi jumped back and held his ground. Serge could feel the aura rising within Omendi, indicating he is using one of his tech. skills.

      A black-purplish aura started to form around Omendi. He slowly lifted his two sabers above him, putting together to form a huge glint. With one push of his foot, Omendi charged forward, using his katana sabers really fast as if he is in a dance. Serge used his swallow to block the quick attacks, making him stumble from the attack. SwordDance.

      After one clash from Omendi, Serge gathered enough courage to go with the flow of Omendi's tech. skill. Going right in front, Serge dodged one attack from the right, then left, then front then back, and with one jump, Serge swung his Masamune to fully stop Omendi from his tech. skill like a top. Omendi stabilized his footing quickly and charged forward at Serge with great precision.

      Serge backflipped as Omendi did a full swing attack, then turned sideways to avoid from Omendi's thrust attack. "You are strong as Lynx said. Yet, you will fall by my hands Chrono Trigger! You will be defeated right here, right now!"

      Serge felt a gash right through the right side of stomach, Omendi's sword piercing into his flesh. Serge winced in pain, just in time to move away from Omendi's advancing pierce.

      "Serge!" yelled Kidd. She started to run for his aid.

      "Kidd, stop!" said Serge, standing on his knees as he felt his blood dripping down on the ground. "Don't come near. I don't… want you to… get involve in this or you might get hurt. I don't… want to see… you hurt."

      "But…Serge…"

      Serge smiled weakly. "Don't…worry…I'll be fine. Just believe in me."

      Kidd looked at Serge with worried eyes, seeing the determination he has to end this duel. Serge always trusted her and always said he believed in her. Kidd smiled as the worry started to subside, showing hope. "I believe in you Serge. Just be careful."

      Serge smiled. Soon, he averted his eyes to Omendi, seeing his own blood trickling down Omendi's sword. "Ah…the sight of blood always excites me." He lifted his sword, and licked Serge's blood ravenously. Serge winced in disgust. "Yours I enjoy mostly. It tastes different from everyone else in this world. Not bitter, but sweet." He smiled evilly as he started forward. "With that wound on your side, you won't have any chance to match my speed!"

      Omendi soon mimicked Serge's own tech. skill, DashandSlash. He was only few inches away when Serge, suddenly out of nowhere, dodges the attack just in time. His footing skidded in the cobble floor, Serge coming up quickly. Omendi used that technique again and with one swift movement, Serge called upon his newfound mind magic, Telekinesis. Omendi was blown away from that magic, breaking from his magic spell. He winced as Omendi broke the spell. Sticking his hand out abruptly, Omendi's Telekinesis started to go at Serge, stronger than the Chrono Triggers. "Can't you see? I am the descendant of your Ancient Blood!"

      "Serge!" yelled Kidd worriedly.

      Serge slowly opened his eyes and hurled his right arm around him, ready for the impact to come. Somehow, he has no hint of worry in his eyes.

      "You should be scared with my Telekinesis! I have learned this ever since I was only 14 and it is stronger than yours, Chrono Trigger!" yelled Omendi as he increased the power of his Telekinesis.

      Serge did not feel any worry as he felt it coming. Soon, the magic hit Serge, making him close his eyes slightly.

      "Die, Chrono Trigger!" yelled Omendi.

      Kidd watched agape, worried for Serge's safety. She was about to go and help him when Crono stopped her. "Kidd, he's still standing!" said Crono with amazement in his eyes. Kidd turned to Serge to see him, using his own mind magic to block Omendi's own with his blue hair swaying hard within the hard wind of Telekinesis.

      Omendi grunted in aspiration when he saw Serge dulling his magic. "Even if your magic is powerful than mine, at least I learn how to use it fast and wisely!" Serge grabbed his Masamune with both arms, still holding off Omendi's Telekinesis. "I won't be defeated from the likes of you from destroying the future of this world!" Serge abruptly swung both of his arms down, making the Omendi's magic disappear into thin air. With that signal, Serge ran with his god-like speed, charging at Omendi. Once they met, they locked, using their telekinesis at each other to dull the advancing weapons away from each other. The wind from the mind magic started to blow hard, making Kidd and the others cover themselves.

      "AHHH!!!" Serge screamed as he used the full potential of his magic at Omendi, making one of his sabers break into pieces.

      "How can this be?" retorted Omendi. Serge sloped down due to the lack of weight from Omendi's saber katanas and rise again with his Masamune to attack once more.

      Omendi glared angrily at Serge and used his Telekinesis once more. The shards of his katana saber flew towards Serge, going right through Serge's flesh. He fell to his knees, blood coming out of his mouth with Omendi smiling victoriously above. Kidd screamed his name as she the shards went right through his body. So did everyone else screamed out in worry.

      Omendi right then was off guard, thinking that Serge can no longer fight. Serge looked up with glowing eyes and used the telekinesis move once more, making Omendi fly up to the air. He hit the ground few feet away. Serge stood up on his feet, ignoring the pain in his chest area.

      "You're suppose to be dead by now!" yelled Omendi crazily as he charged forward towards Serge.

      Serge flinched angrily, watching strategically at Omendi's next move. His mind stirred once more, and Serge lunged down. Omendi slashed above, missing Serge within a few centimeters away above his head. Serge stopped Omendi with telekinesis, using his mind to break his wrist from holding his last katana saber. Omendi screamed in pain as he heard the crack within his wrist. Serge lunged increased and with one thrust, he hauled Omendi up into the sky, using the back of his Masamune. Serge thrust quickly, making Omendi fall a good 20 feet away behind Serge. He landed right on his stomach, immobilize from Serge's final attack from the duel. Serge panted uncontrollably as he turned toward Omendi's limp body on the ground.

      Omendi started to get up slowly, in shivers, blood coming out of his own mouth. He glared at Serge's tired body with angry eyes, watching his breath go up and down. "Y-you…who…are…you…?"

      Serge looked on, waiting for his next attack. "How…can…you go on…fighting…without…even…feeling…tired…with…those…wounds…inflicting…in…you…?" said Omendi slowly. Serge did not answer, knowing very well that he doesn't know the answer. "I…will…get…my…revenge…Chrono…Trigger…and let's…see…who…lives…or dies!" With those words, he finally fell unconscious. Serge sighed and fell to his knees, with relief in his mind. Kidd went to his side, looking at his wounds and his tired face. Then, she averted her eyes to Di, looking on with concern in her eyes. Serge noticed the worry in her about Di. Simply, Serge felt a bit sad in his feelings for some reason.

      "Serge, my friend, are you all right?" asked Ookami. Serge nodded his head sadly, his blue bangs covering his blue eyes. He clutched his right side, feeling the pain within his aching side.

      "You put out a really good fight out there Serge," said Crono, patting him gently on his shoulder. "You are the second "Chrono Trigger" who happens to be the mysterious one."

      "Yes…Serge, the Chrono Trigger who mysterious. And the only Chrono Trigger who doesn't even know who he truly is!"

      "What was that?!" asked Orlha incredulously.

      "It's Lynx," said Serge silently, sensing the aura. "But, he's not here."

      "The Chrono Trigger is correct, as always. Yet, he is always precise with his predictions. Too precise if you ask me. Even though his visions meet the eyes, his visions won't tell him who he truly is," said Lynx's voice. "Just like Omendi who doesn't even know who he is as well." Suddenly, a huge purple warp-hole started to appear in front of Omendi's limp body. "But he is right with his words. He will get his revenge on you, Serge. You will pay dearly for what you done to my minion."

      Serge just glowered, watching the warp-hole. "It doesn't matter, Lynx. I don't really care if my visions do not lead me for who I am. But I will find answers around the world." His head bowed down once more, his bangs again blocked his eyes. "And…I won't let your evil dreams come to a reality in this world. Even though you were trying to save humanity last year and you are FATE, your new dreams shall never come true when I am around. I swear on my father's soul that I will protect the world as my father could not because of you!"

      "Great words from the Chrono Trigger. Yet, did your father ever told you about who are you in your dreams? Did he ever tell you about himself?" Serge stopped in midriff, stumped at that point. Lynx did make a point. His father didn't directly tell him about anything in his personal life or his own father's personal life. Not even his mother told him about himself or herself. Something around the lingering minds of his parents is hiding something from him. Something that is kept a secret ever since Serge was born into this world. But what could it be?

      "Serge, your parents are hiding something from you. Something that tells everything about you and your family's blood. Your mysterious powers, your stats, even your being all lies within your parent's secret."

      "Stop it! Stop playing with my mind, Bakemono!" yelled Serge.

      "And what about those strange words you are saying? Around the world, no one ever has spoken in that kind of language, a single clue about you Serge. An upcoming language that is coming to you. You are a strange one!" taunted Lynx's voice. Slowly, out of nowhere, Omendi's unconscious body started to lift, coming into the void of the black hole.

      "Di!" yelled Kidd.

      "Damn it, don't take him you monster!" yelled Gwena.

      Serge grasped his head, Lynx's voice still echoing through his mind. "Stop it. I don't want to hear anymore. I don't want to hear anymore," said Serge. He was being tortured by Lynx's strange words.

      "Serge…? Are you okay? Pull yourself together," said Glenn, patting his shoulder for comfort.

      "Yes, Serge. You don't know who you are. You can't simply just look around the world for answers. If you want answers, then die and ask your father in the heavens." Lynx halted in his words and smiled. "Ah, yes…your father Wazuki. The one fisherman who tried to rescue you. He did his mission successfully. Yet, he was manipulated by FATE. Hehe…that is why I manipulated him."

      "Stop it!" yelled Serge.

      Omendi's body started to disappear into the void of the black hole.

      "Because he holds the information in his body I need to know about the Holy Land. That is one reason why I obtained his body! So I can see what power the Holy Land yields!"

      Serge's eyes widen in surprise, complete shock running through his body.

      "It is great to see that you are getting stronger, Chrono Trigger," began Lynx. Omendi's body finally disappeared into the black hole, making Kidd scream out his name. "But you are a strange one, Serge. A strange one who doesn't even know who you really are! I'll see you again Serge!" Lynx's evil laughter echoed through the sky as the black hole finally disappeared.

      The Chrono gang looked agape at the empty space where the black hole used to be, wondering what just happened. Kidd slowly got up to her knees, looking at into space. "Where did DI go, Gwena?" asked Kidd.

      Gwena heaved a sigh of grief. "He went back to Lynx's lair," she simply said. "Probably he is going to work on him until he gets stronger. That is Lynx's ways on doing things."

      "Will he be all right?" asked Kidd, looking down at the ground.

      "Hopefully," said Ookami. "But, at least we're all here alive, right Serge?"

      No answer came from him. Quietness filled the whole area. "Serge…?" called Ookami. Everyone exchanged glances.

      "Serge…?" said everyone in unison. Somewhere around the lines, a huge thud was heard from behind. Kidd and everyone else looked at that very direction. Right on the floor was Serge, completely unconscious.

      "Oh my god, Serge!" yelled Kidd as she ran to his side.

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      The sound of a flute started to spread through the whole room, filling in the silent room with its mysterious music. This flute-like sound, sounds like a bird flapping upwards to the sky above. Right in that moment, a sound of an ocean started to fill the air, waves crashing gently into the sandy shores of the beach. The sea wind breezed in, with its cool swift gust comforting those who have a tough life.

      "Wazuki, have you seen Serge?" asked Marge, walking up to her husband with worried eyes.

      "No, I thought he was with you," said Wazuki, putting down the loads of fish hanging above a fire in their little picnic area.

      Marge looked out into the sea, worried for her little boy. "I wonder where could he be? He told me that he was going to go up the canyon right here to search for you."

      Wazuki's mind clicked. "…No…he couldn't…!"

      Marge soon knew what Wazuki is talking about. "You don't mean-" The two looked at each other with incredulous eyes. Wazuki was about to go up the cliff when a sound of a little child's laughter above.

      "Mama, Dada! Up here!" yelled a Chibi-Serge, waving down at his parents from a medium height cliff.

      "Saaji! Come back down here right now, young man!" ordered Marge. The young Serge refused and looked up into the sky.

      "Mama, Chichiue, look what I can do!" he said with a hint of excitement in his voice. With one grunt, something behind stuck right out, making white things float around him like snow.

      "Saaji, no!" yelled Wazuki. With one heave from his tiny legs, Serge jumped into the sky, laughing excitedly.

      "Your too young for that!" yelled Wazuki worriedly.

      Serge was enjoying the breeze of the air, quite glad that he is up there and not down there. Suddenly, something went wrong. Before Serge knew it, he was plunging down to the sea below.

      "Saaji!" yelled his mother as she suddenly leapt into the air, catching him in the middle. Serge felt the comforting hands of his mother, looking up at her with eyes of fear.

      "Saaji, daijobu?" asked Marge, checking her boy's health. All Serge could do was look in fear, the eyes of fear that he could have died if his mother wasn't there.

      "Daijobu, mama," his voice have a hint of fright in it.

      "Don't do that again, Saaji. I don't know what to do if I lost you," said Marge, cradling his tiny body in her embrace.

      "Don't worry mama. I won't do that anymore. Y-yakusoku," demanded Serge as he nuzzled his head into his mother's shoulder.

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      "Saaji, please do not cry anymore. I don't want you to be sad forever. Your father doesn't want you to be sad anymore. He wants you to be happy," said Marge as she tried to comfort Serge in bed.

      "…I want him back. I want Chichiue back," said the little Serge, his tears running down his sad face. "It's all my fault that he died."

      Marge shook her head. "Don't say that, segare. You are not the falter of this. Accidents happen and it's not because of you. Besides…" she gently stroked little tiny spiky blue bangs. "Chichiue saved you because he wants you to live on." Marge looked out into the ocean, looking at beautiful full moon. "He wants you to see the world, and its mysterious wonders. He wants you to learn to live and learn to raise a family of your own. Saaji, whatever happens, you will go on. Don't think about the past. Think about your whole life ahead of you. Chichiue will always watch you from the heavens above. And me, I'll always be there for you…"

      "Mama…"

      "Now, go to sleep, segare." Marge was about to get up and turn off the lights when Serge called her once more. "What is it?" she asked, sitting back down.

      "Can…you…sing the song that you always sing to me to sleep?" he asked, looking at her with pleading eyes.

      "You mean our lullaby?" asked Marge. He nodded his head, looking at her with puppy eyes.

      Marge just simply smiled and nodded. "All right, just close your eyes and listen." Serge closed his eyes, waiting for the song to come. Marge smiled and closed her eyes, beginning to sing their lullaby:

Win dain a lotica
En vai tu ri
Si lo ta
Fin dein a loluca
En dragu a sei lain
Vi fa-ru les shutai am
En riga-lint

      Serge could see the picture of the sea and the sky right above, picturing himself soaring through the skies above.

Win chent a lotica
En vai tu ri
Si lo ta
Fin dein a loluca
Si katigura neuver
Floreria for chesti
Si entina

      He could feel himself drifting off into sleep as his mother's singing voice started to fade away, the sandman finally coming to him.

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      The song still lingered within his mind as Serge slowly gained back his consciousness. He winced a bit and slowly opened his eyes, seeing a blurry image of someone right above him.

      "…En vai tu ri…Si lo ta…Fin dein a loluca…Si Katigura neuver…Floreria for chesti…Si entina," the voice said, dabbing something cold on his forehead.

      "Hahaue…?" mumbled Serge, rubbing his eyes to get rid of the blur.

      "Serge…? Are you all right?" asked a familiar voice. Serge managed to rub his eyes to see Kidd right above him, looking down with worried eyes.

      "Kidd…" he trailed, looking around his surroundings. "Where…are we…?"

      "Back in the forest near the trail of Porre," she said, removing the cloth from his forehead. "You've been unconscious for quite a while. With the wounds and everything."

      "My wounds…?" asked Serge, looking down at his right side and chest area. Amazingly, there were no scratches or scars. It was perfectly healed.

      "When we looked at them after we carried ya all the way here, the wounds you had are gone," said Kidd.

      Serge rubbed his temple, feeling uncomfortable with the thought of his dream. He sighed, trying to relieve the pain from his head. "That song…you sang a few moments ago," he said, looking up into the orange sky.

      Kidd looked down at him, looking at him questionably. Then she remembered and blushed. "Well…I…that song…well…"

      "My…mom…used to sing me that when I was young," said Serge. "After Chichiue died, my mother would always sing that every night to comfort me from disturbing thoughts. It's…our lullaby."

      "Really? I never knew that," said Kidd. "Do you know what it means?" Serge shook his head and starred into the sky once more.

      "I wonder…?" said Serge. Kidd turned to him. "I wonder…what secret my parents were hiding from me? I never really noticed until Lynx pointed it out to me earlier."

      "He was playin' with yer mind, mate," said Kidd, stroking his cheek. "He made you think so much that you fell unconscious from so much trauma and thoughts. It's too much for ya to handle."

      "Yes, I know, but it's the truth. My parents didn't…really tell me who I was and who were my ancestors back then. Even my mom wouldn't tell me about it. Something is going on and I really want to find out."

      Kidd could see the lost path within his eyes once more, seeing the confusion and the hard decision to which path he would take. He was lost and there is no one to lead him to it. Serge is on his own to look for his own family's bloodline and there is not a single clue to the whereabouts of this situation. She felt sorry for him as he looked up into the sky with wonderment. It kind of reminded her of Di, back then, when he was confused about himself. Now, her mind lingered to Di, coming from Serge's well being to Di's whereabouts. "Why am I thinkin' about him when I need to think about Serge's health?" she thought as she shook that thought away. Kidd looked down at Serge to see him suddenly get up, revealing himself only in his long blue shorts. He looked around his surroundings and started to walk off in that direction. "Serge…? Where are you going?" she asked, looking at him curiously.

      He turned around and gave her a sad smile. "I'm going up that hill to think for a while," said Serge, starting to walk once more.

      Kidd sighed, seeing how much things he is going to think of this afternoon. She wanted to help, yet her mind still lingered about Di. Why would is she thinking about him? Right then, something caught her eye above the sky. Drifting lightly through the breeze, a single white feather drifted to Kidd's way. She stuck out her hand and looked at its soft, silky form. It lay on Kidd's hands, showing the color white of peace, happiness, tranquility, trust, and love. "A white feather…?" she murmured. Kidd looked out in front of her to see that Serge is no longer there. Strange, is all Kidd could think of. One minute he was there and the next minute, he was gone.

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      Serge finally reached the top of the hill, the same hill he was in the beginning of this adventure. He slowly stood there, feeling the night wind coming to its peak. Sighing, he looked out into the sea before him, seeing how it beautiful it reflects the sunset. He slowly closed his eyes, feeling the wind swiping through his hair. The song of mystery came to his mind, remembering the words that completed its mystified music. Serge slowly hummed that tune, taking a liking to its beautiful ring. He slowly opened his eyes to the sky finally reaching night.

      "Is there something in life that's missing? What is there to live for?" asked Serge, looking up into the heavens. "If only I knew…who I am and where I came from. If only you were alive, Chichiue, I would know who I am. Yet, that so-called FATE manipulated you just to get your body and gather what information you had. It wasn't my weakness he was after. He was after the information about the Holy Land." Serge sat abruptly on the grass, lying down with a thud. "What am I going to do? With all these thoughts in my head, I can't concentrate on the task."

      "Don't let those thoughts come into your mind, Segare," said a voice in his head.

      "Chichiue…?" asked Serge, slowly sitting up with shock in her eyes. "Is that you?"

      "Yes, Saaji. Don't let those trouble thoughts come into your mind," repeated Wazuki. Serge slowly stood up. From a distance, a transparent image of his father floated, looking at Serge with love in his eyes. "I know you are going through turmoil at this very moment, but don't let those thoughts come into your mind. Pretty soon, you will awaken. Awaken from everything you think, everything you see, everything you dream. It will come together if you let it flow through your mind. You still can think about it, but don't over do it. Your Hahaue…she will explain it to you." Wazuki inspected Serge from head to foot, seeing the boyish eyes he always sees whenever he doesn't want Wazuki to leave him alone. Yet, right in front of him, was his boy growing up to be a fine strong, young man. All the features that portray Serge's young self no longer linger in his body. He smiled, proud that he is becoming what he dreamed for seventeen years. "It is nice to see that you are becoming strong, Saaji. Remember… just go with the flow. Remember who you are protecting. Remember your promise."

      Wazuki's body started to disappear. Serge widened his eyes, screaming his name. "Chichiue! Don't go! I want to ask you a question! Please, don't go!"

      "I will always be watching, Segare. I always will," those were Wazuki's last words as he disappeared into the heavens.

      "Chichiue!!!" yelled Serge. He slowly sank to his knees, his head bowing down. The winds started to blow once more, consuming Serge in it as he sat on his knees like that. "Chichiue…" he slowly said. With one swift movement, he threw his head back, yelling loud. "Just who am I anyway?!" his voice yelled, echoing through the silent land.

      From below, Kidd could hear his agonizing yell for an answer. She frowned sadly, wishing that there were some way to help him. "Serge…" she trailed, looking up at his figure, outlining the moon's light.

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      Ookami, Crono, Glenn, Norris, Karsh, and Korcha were sitting around the fire as the women slept safely and peacefully. "Strange that Serge is the Chrono Trigger all this time," said Ookami, munching on a piece of white fish meat from the fire. "It's hard to believe that he is actually my age in this timeline."

      Glenn nodded, grabbing a fresh cooked fish from the fire. "You should thank him for saving you two. He broke the spell within you without even losing any energy. It is strange that Serge is quite a great fighter after all these months have past."

      "But, remember, he's changing. At least, that's what he said," said Karsh.

      Crono just put down his drink of water down on the grass, looking up into the sky above. "Somehow…I just got this feeling that Serge's powers is more than the ranks of the Chrono Trigger."

      "What?!" everyone said in unison.

      "I mean Serge is the Chrono Trigger aside from me. But, his powers look as though they are way beyond those of an original Chrono Trigger. Think about it. His great speed, his new powers of the mystery mind magic, and the way he can dowse and use his predicting instincts instantly. It's different from a Chrono Trigger's powers. I'd be surprise if he grew wings and fly."

      The group looked at him, blinking curiously with Crono's words. Crono blinked as well, looking around the group of men. He closed his eyes and smiled, sweatdropping as he scratched his head. "Or…maybe not…"

      "Yeah, right," said Ookami sarcastically, arching an eyebrow.

      Out of the shadows, a sound of crunching grass filled the silence. The Chrono men looked into that direction, aware of an enemy coming to. Appearing from the forest, Serge walked towards the group, now fully wearing his clothing attire. At the sight of him, Glenn gave a smile and patted a seat between him and Crono. Serge smiled and gladly took the seat and joined in.

      "How are you feeling Serge?" asked Crono, patting him on the back.

      "Great, thanks," he said, looking into the depths of the fire. "Have any of you guys seen Kidd?" He looked at the sleeping women to his right, noticing that Kidd was not sleeping there.

      "Don't worry about her, Serge," said Ookami. "She's always out and about at these kinds of nights whenever she needs to think."

      Serge nodded as he looked into the depths of the fire once more. He watched the little flicks of orange crackle on top of the wood. He managed to heave a sigh as he kept on looking at the fire. "You know, I was thinking," he began, making everyone look at him. "About Di, Kidd and your friend that was missing years ago. Can you tell me about him? I'm curious about him."

      Ookami was quite shocked to hear Serge asking about Di, even though he is now among the ranks of Lynx's minions. Ookami looked around him to see that everyone else was anxious to hear the life of their nemesis aside from Serge. Somehow, deep within Serge, something bothered about Di and Kidd and how close she was with him. Ookami gave a sad smile and nodded.

      "All right, but its sort of a long story so listen well." He took a deep breath and began. "Di, is an orphan like Kidd back when he was young. He doesn't have any memories of his past or memories of his homeland. He seems lost and every time we asked to play with us, he would refuse and make an excuse that he still had some chores to do."

      "My father…when I was like around Kidd's age, 6 I think, found him while he was venturing through Zenan, keeping watch on Guardia. He spotted Di right then, just outside of Guardia gates, lying there on the ground almost losing consciousness. He was completely filled with sot and he was coughing uncontrollably. My father brought him back to our land and named him as our own people. My father insists that he was part of our clan."

      "A…person…who doesn't have any memories about his past…just like Kidd almost…except she doesn't remember who rescued her," said Serge, looking down at his knees.

      "When time passed by, me, Gwena, and Kidd became good friends with Di. It's almost as if he forgotten the whole ordeal of his past. But, as we grew, we learned more about him. He was a frail sick boy who apparently has the lack of energy and coughs constantly. Kidd and me went with him to the doctor in Porre one day and asked him what's wrong with Di. The doctor, however, didn't know what's wrong. So, from then on, he apparently have been sick every two weeks or so. Me, Gwena, and Kidd would always take turns to take care of him. Constantly, he would be complaining that he is weak in this world and that he couldn't do anything to help others because of his ill matter. Well…everything was fine from then when-" Ookami looked up into the starry sky, staring into the stars with a sad wonder. "When…he disappeared few years back."

      "And then, no sooner than you realized that Omen…I mean Di…joined Lynx and his evil ideals for a future," finished Serge, opening his eyes after a swift intent listening.

      "Yeah…and then that three years incident and Lynx's brainwash method. We were somehow lured to join Lynx's reign with his strange words."

      Glenn nodded. "That is his way of luring people to his power. Look what it did to Serge before when they switched bodies."

      "Switched…bodies…?" stumbled Crono, looking disgusted.

      Serge sighed. "No, he meant the switching of souls, Crono-sama." He turned to Ookami. "So, this explains why he wants to have power. He wants to protect people with his strength."

      Ookami nodded, "Yes, but not really. Somehow, his mind turned to the corners of Lynx's so-called ideal for a stronger nation. He wants to gather the power he need because he is weak. He also wanted the power to see this world to show how strength is better than being weak. Something is strange about that certain concept."

      Serge just zoned out into his own world, looking emotionlessly into the flames of the fire. Di, a young boy who happened to be sickly and weak from those years back. Yet, somehow, he grew to the evil Omendi without a hint of his childhood illness. Serge wondered through his mind, thinking that he should still have that disease up to now. Serge glared angrily into space, his thoughts of Lynx's evil ambitions.

      "You know," said Ookami suddenly, breaking into Serge's reverie. "Kidd…back then…" Serge's eyes lightened up. "…Back then, Kidd used to…love Di so much in her young life." Serge's eyes soon turned normal to eyes opened wide with utter shock.

      Meanwhile, on the hilltop where Serge once stood, Kidd sat on the grassy spot, looking up into the starry sky with sad, melancholy eyes.

      "You mean to tell me…that Kidd loved Di?" asked Glenn, quite dumbfounded himself.

      "Yes, apparently. Gwena and I knew that she had feelings for him from the moment she laid eyes on him. Her heart is easily swayed due to something in her feelings that sparks her heart to utter passion. Something about Di is real special to her."

      Kidd just kept on staring, looking into the sky with wonder. "Di…where could you be right now? I thought…you died a long time ago, and yet, you are still alive," she whispered out loud.

      "And now, after seeing Di from such a long time, Kidd is completely mixed up with her feelings, so to speak. Somewhere around the lines, I can feel that she has another love feeling towards another man. But I can't quite put my foot to it," said Ookami. "Even after seeing Di, she's completely confused now with her heart. She doesn't know what path to choose from here. I guess now she has to follow her heart."

      Serge bowed his head low, his bangs covering his blue eyes. He felt a sudden aching feeling as he breathed in and out. "Kidd…"

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      "With you still alive in this world, I keep on wondering. Do I still have feelings for you even after I have my heart…on someone else?" The clouds started to drift in as she slowly stood up. "I…just don't know where to go anymore." Visions of Di came to her mind, seeing the happy self compared to the evil young man he became. "I just don't know which path to take." Another vision started to consume her mind, with Serge standing in Opassa Beach, looking into the beautiful sunset over the horizon. He turned around and smiled at Kidd, his blue hair flowing with the gust of wind magnificently. "There is you, then Serge." She stared into the ocean just behind the other cliffs of Zenan.

      "What am I going to do…?!" she said to herself, letting her voice echo through the atmosphere.

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      The rays of the sun finally brighten the sleeping land of the land. Birds from out of nowhere started to chirp in the trees, chattering cutely as it called its mate. Deep within the forests, the sun's rays lightened the whole place with happiness. No gloominess is spread through the land.

      Kidd slowly opened her eyes after she felt the warm rays penetrating her eyelids. Getting up, she heaved a long yawn, stretching as high as she can. In front of her, the Chrono gang started to equip their things, putting one item on one pouch to another. "Good morning, Kidd," said Marle happily. "I trust that you slept well."

      Kidd rubbed a sleepy eye. "Mornin' all ready? Where are we headin' to?"

      "Back to Porre," said Leena, from behind. "You better get up or we'll never reach back to El Nido before nightfall."

      Glenn and Orlha, in the background, looked up into the trees to see birds flying from one branch to another. "These birds are so cute! All of sudden they came out of nowhere," said Leena, smiling happily.

      "It is strange indeed. I wonder why?" said Glenn, putting his hand to his chin thoughtfully.

      "Really? There wasn't any birds around here?" asked Crono. "I didn't know that."

      "Shouldn't we get going all ready?" complained Korcha. "I just wanna go home and eat somethin' decent for once."

      Kidd glared at Korcha angrily, making him whimper a bit. "Look who's talkin'? You didn't help us one bit when we were back at Leene Square! All ya did was hide in that space of yers and stayed there like a baby."

      "Yeah, we should be the ones complaining, not you, you chicken hawk," said Orlha, joining Kidd's side.

      "All right, all right. Ya made Cha point. What else is new?" sighed Korcha, defeated by Kidd and Orlha's words.

      Gwena laughed at the scene before her, quite happy that something brightened up her day. "Hey, Ookami, shouldn't we go back to our territory? I'm worried about the people over there."

      Ookami's eyes turned to concern, agreeing with Gwena's point. "Yes, it has been a while since we visited that place. Hopefully, everyone is okay after a few months or so." He turned to Kidd with a smile. "I'm sure everyone will be really glad to see your face again."

      Kidd plastered a huge grin, her feelings excited to see her second home once more. She finally stood up and dusted the loose grass off of her. Once she finished dusting herself, she looked around her. There, from her right, Glenn and Leena were pleasantly observing the birds that mysteriously came back to Zenan. She looked to her left to see Gwena and Ookami laughing happily after being free from Lynx's reign. From there, she looked Norris and Karsh, drinking sake until the bottle was empty. She looked at Crono and Marle, who were looking out into the direction Guardia, determination in their eyes. No sooner did she realize that someone was missing among them, someone who brightens her days without failure. She went over to Ookami, tapping him on the shoulder.

      "Have you seen Serge, Ookami?" asked Kidd.

      Ookami blinked a few times and smiled. "He's over on the top of the hill. He said he's going to take a good one last glimpse of Zenan before we leave."

      Kidd smiled and headed to the direction of the hill, where the entrance towards the forest was.

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      Serge stood in the hill, overlooking the sea and the landmass of Zenan. In his face, he looked on with astonishment and sadness, gazing into the land one last time that held so many journeys to venture through. However, Serge's linger thoughts not only make him think about Guardia and Zenan, but his thoughts on his dream. A strange dream of his mother, his father, and him back in those happy times before his father died. Serge slowly closed his eyes, letting the ushering wind consume his body coolly.

      *Flash*

"Mama, Dada! Up here!" yelled a Chibi-Serge, waving down at his parents from a medium height cliff.

Marge and Wazuki looked up with surprise looks in their eyes.

*Flash*

"Your too young for that!" yelled Wazuki worriedly.

*Flash*

"Mama, Chichiue, look what I can do!" he said with a hint of excitement in his voice. With one grunt, something behind stuck right out, making white things float around him like snow.

"Saaji! Don't!" yell his mother.

*Flash*

"Don't worry mama. I won't do that anymore. Y-yakusoku," demanded Serge as he nuzzled his head into his mother's shoulder.

*Flash*

"Don't say that, segare. You are not the falter of this. Accidents happen and it's not because of you. Besides…" she gently stroked little tiny spiky blue bangs. "Chichiue saved you because he wants you to live on." Marge looked out into the ocean, looking at beautiful full moon. "He wants you to see the world, and its mysterious wonders. He wants you to learn to live and learn to raise a family of your own. Saaji, whatever happens, you will go on. Don't think about the past. Think about your whole life ahead of you. Chichiue will always watch you from the heavens above. And me, I'll always be there for you…"

*Flash*

Serge opened his slowly, frowning sadly as he reminiscence his dream. "Hahaue, Chichiue…" he silently said. He suddenly started to kneel lightly on his knees, not even knowing his actions. He was about to do one mighty jump when:

"Serge…!" called Kidd from behind. He suddenly stopped in his actions, placing one foot back to the ground.

"Kidd, what is it?" he asked surprisingly, trying to hide the fact he was trying to do something that he doesn't even know.

"All of us are ready to go back to Porre now," she said. Kidd, with one gaze, looked slowly at Serge's figure from head to foot. "It looks like you healed completely. I'm glad."

Serge smiled, averting to his eyes towards the land once again. His eyes are once again into wonder. Kidd noticed the faraway glare he looked, seeing that he is in his own world once more. Kidd wanted to know what's running through his mind at the moment, the urge of helping him is in her mind again. Even though she still is thinking about yesterday and Di. "Serge…? Is there anything wrong?" asked Kidd, looking into his face.

Serge heard her voice along the lines of his thoughts, averting his gaze from the land to her, eyes slightly widening to hear intently of what she said before. "Is there anything wrong, mate?" she repeated the question, looking into his eyes.

Serge blinked a few times, searching through his mind for answers. Reluctantly, he sighed without a doubt. "It's…nothing. Nothing really," he plainly said. Kidd knew that something is wrong. She could feel it. Yet, she doesn't want to push Serge too much with her question or something drastic might happen.

"Are you sure, mate?" asked Kidd, checking one more time.

"Yeah, its nothing," said Serge, looking up into the sky above. "Just looking at this land one more time before we leave." Serge slowly stretched his arms up into the sky, sighing a huge stifling yawn.

"Umm…Serge…about…yesterday…well…" Kidd began, looking shamefully down to the ground.

"Don't Kidd. I know what are you going to say," said Serge, his hair covering his long bangs. "And I understand that concept with Di and everything. You haven't seen him for a while and I know how you feel." He turned to her and smiled. "Just don't let that thought in your mind, Kidd. Remember what I said, don't be trapped in the past. Just keep on going in your life."

"Serge…" Kidd looked into his eyes. Even though he may be happy in the outside, something is lost in his eyes.

"Serge!! Kidd!!!" yelled Crono from below. Their friends have all ready exited the forest and into the entrance path. "Let's get a move on!"

Serge waved, signaling them that they will be down in a second. He turned to Kidd who was gazing at him. "Come on, let's head back to Porre. The sooner we reach there, the sooner we'll reach home."

Serge began to walk down the steep hill. Kidd still stood there, gazing at Serge's walking back. Somehow, other than the fact that he is being bothered by the troubling words of Lynx, something else is making him feel uneasy and mixed up. Kidd looked on in worried eyes, watching Serge as he caught up with the gang. Kidd knew from that point that Serge is now walking down a path towards confusion.

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End of Chapter 18 Chrono Trigger vs. Himself…A love's past…?

      *Next time, on Chrono Cross: Angelus Errare…

Kidd: What?! You gotta be kiddin' Uncle Crono! You're gonna rebuild Guardia…?

Crono: Yup! We're gonna revitalize Guardia! It's gonna be a long run, but with Porre helping us, we'll finish in no time.

      *Shows Gwena and Ookami raising their hands up joyfully.

Ookami: And we will assist you as well! I want to see Guardia with my own eyes back to life.

      *Shows the gang crossing to the island of Kidd's used-to-be home…

Serge: Just how I remembered it. It's still the same as always

Inhabitants of Tsubasa Heihe: Is that Serge, Lord Ookami…? He still looks young…

      *Shows Kidd waving towards her friends of Tsubasa Heihe.

Kidd: Thanks for everythin' you guys! I wish ya luck!!!

Gwena: You too, Kidd!!! Choose carefully who you love!!!

Kidd: [Lifting an eyebrow curiously] What…?

                  Chrono Cross: Angelus Errare Journey to Saga last chapter

Chapter 19 – Bright new future ahead…

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      *Just a noter, I like to thank everyone for understanding. I know that author note frustrates some people, but hey, I need reviews to boost my confidence up so I can keep on going. But then again, why do I need reviews if I just want to get it out of my head? Gosh, am I hard headed or what? Probably too blocked off with so many school and problems and maybe envy that I didn't stop to think (dissecting things, Yeesh). Geez, stupid of me. Point on the stupid one, me ^_^; I take too long to realize facts. Okay, here is the list of people who I would like to thank and answer questions. *Takes a deep breath and stretch… 

Aznchick: Your answer is all ready answered because the next chapter is up. And don't worry about not reviewing my story that much. I think I need to give you guys a breather since you probably have a busy life. But if I'm going too fast, all ya gotta to do is tell me. But don't you think the school stories of Chrono Cross are good too? I mean just a hint of modern life and all. Overall, thanks for reviewing and keeping in touch with the reviews. ^_^

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Airazor: That's a good point you pointed out. Just like people who walk in great lengths for something that they get nothing. Don't worry, in a few chapters the romance will start. But there's a slight obstacle that is in their way that I won't tell you about (*wink *wink). Thanks for reviewing.

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      Phew, from up to down. Boy that hurt my fingers, but still typing. Anyways, for all those readers who didn't bother reviewing, oh well. Just keep on reading and I promise that it will come soon. Just BARE WITH ME?! The romance is coming soon. And don't just go only for those romance scenes. You need to read the whole story to understand what is going on. After all, this story is really long and I'm very, very descriptive (if I feel like it). And for all those who reviewed, thank you for everything and I really mean it! I'm not much of a talker, but I do appreciate what you saying. So don't take it the wrong way if my little notes for each reviewer is kind of…what's that word…short. Oh yeah, and now I'm stuck with the polls for GlennXOrlha and GlennXLeena (*face faults to ground). I don't know what to choose!!!!??? Now let's see…2 for g/L…4 for g/o, and 1 for undecided or I don't care or something. So, which means, Glenn and Orlha is the winner.

 Hopefully I'll get a scanner soon so I can make my own site for my drawings of Anime, Chrono Cross, and my own original, for my Original Anime story (if I ever thought about the plot). Maybe I can send you guys some if I have time. I'll tell you when I have a scanner. Right now, Chapter 19 or 20 is being worked on, so wait until then. Later guys!

P.S. Just one pointer. Just call me Ti or Kuti. I luv my nickname ^__^. Don't even ask what's my real name since that is top secret.