Chrono Cross: Angelus Errare Journey to Guardia Saga CH.5
(Last Chapter of Saga)
Disclaimer: I do not own Chrono Cross, except the characters I made up! And the songs that I used are not mine either.
*Konnichiwa everyone, and welcome to the last chapter saga of Journey to Guardia [and I don't mean the story, I meant the Guardia saga, so don't give a grieving temper tantrum]. I would like to thank you all for the lovely reviews you gave me. I really appreciate the fact for those who have time to review. I just couldn't believe that I would surprise people that way. So, now, there's going to be a love triangle thing between Serge, Kidd, and Di. But other than that, I hope you guys enjoy the story! Don't forget to review, please.
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The bustling city of Porre, a place where busy people go on doing their own business among the beautiful city. It is the beginning of a new day and everybody is quite content about their living standards. Everyone seems at peace.
Among the bustling people, Porre soldiers stood in their posts, watching every move people makes. Yet, they are all friendly. Even though they may be weak, they are strong enough to protect the weak from danger. Within the bar, people gleamed happily as they drank and sang, without any worries of hurt or danger. Everything seems normal when a sound of a glass hit the wooden tables hard, making everyone look up in surprise.
"Y-yer…joking, right…?" said Kidd, quite flustered at the moment. "Yer not joking…Uncle Crono…?"
"Nope, I'm not joking. I'm quite serious Kidd," said Crono, sipping a glass of his sake drink.
"You gotta be kiddin' me! Yer rebuilding Guardia?" said Kidd once more.
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Chapter 19 - Bright new future ahead…
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"Kidd, just calm down," said Marle, her hands waving up and down. "I know your surprised about this, but its great news. Many of our people who survived instantly recognized us and they keep on asking if they will be able to go back to Guardia. Norris even told us that some inhabitants are planning to go back there one day. And besides, I am the Queen of Guardia and I must do what's right for the people."
"Same with me as the King. I'm suppose to be the one making the decisions around here," said Crono, sipping once more with his drink. "Besides, wouldn't you be happy about it?"
Kidd looked down at her glass of water, instantly happy about this. She smiled a wide grin, excited that Guardia is on its way back on line. Serge sat next to her, nodding his head. "That's great news! When are you planning to go back to Guardia and start repairs?"
Crono beamed loudly, putting his glass down. "Right now!!!"
Serge and Kidd gave ecstatic eyes, almost dropping their jaws on the table. "Right now? After an hour and a half of being here in Porre? You shouldn't have told us that before we left Guardia," said Serge.
"Well…we didn't know what to do until that idea came to us about thirty minutes ago," said Crono. "I want to start right away so the building won't go through winter." Crono jumped up his seat, giving a triumphant fist. "It's a long shot, but we can do it with as many of people's help as we need."
Norris nodded acceptably. "I will ask my Porre army and the people around Porre to help you guys out." Norris smiled. "Besides, it was getting too lonely here with a kingdom that so isolated."
Both Marle and Crono smiled, bowing their heads respectfully. "Thank you so much, Norris."
Glenn sat on a chair next to Orlha, writing on a leather journal, jotting down of what happened during these 5 days here. Orlha leaned and looked at it. "Ahh, what are you doing?" asked Glenn frantically, closing the journal shut.
"Oh, I'm just curious of what you're writing," said Orlha happily.
"Well…it is just…information about stuff. Of course you know General Viper wants to know every detail about this land," said Glenn, putting his journal back in his pouch.
Right across from Orlha and Glenn, Gwena and Ookami looked at the conversation at hand, content that they are hanging around with good-natured people these days. They smiled as they took a drink. "But, I'm not sure if it's enough to quicken the steps of Guardia. We may need more people." Ookami stepped up and pointed his index finger up. "And we will assist you as well! With my people and us, we'll gladly help a lending hand." Kidd smile widened. "We may be thieves who steal from the rich, but we are the kind of thieves who help others! Right, Gwena?"
Gwena stood up from her seat. "Right! We'll do whatever it takes to rebuild Kidd's home!"
"Besides, I want to see what Guardia truly looks like with my own eyes," said Ookami. "Maybe this would make father happy from the heavens."
"Thank you all so much. I just wish you can help us Kidd," said Marle, turning her gaze to Kidd.
"Sorry, Aunt Marle, but I hafta go back to El Nido and help with Serge's problem," she said, patting Serge's shoulder. Serge did not budge as he looked into space, staring at the ice melting in his drink.
"Oh really? What are the problems that Serge have, Kidd?" asked Crono curiously.
Serge grimaced as heard the word 'problem.' He intently stared at his drink even more without saying a word to his friends. "Umm…don't mention that, Crono. He's a bit tense right now and he has a lot of things to think about after what happened yesterday," whispered Karsh. Crono nodded, understanding perfectly what Karsh and the rest of the gang is talking about.
"Serge, whatever it is, just forget about it," said Crono.
"It's another day and you should be taking a break from all what happened.
After all, you saved us all."
Serge nodded his head absentmindedly, still lingering in his thought. "Come on, Crono is right. You should let all worries aside and think about today. It might turn out to be your day," said Glenn, patting him on the shoulder.
The Chrono Trigger sat there, still completely dazed. "I do want to forget my worries. But it's hard to get it off my mind. I guess Lynx's words are playing with my mind again," thought Serge. Quickly, he drank down all his drink with one gulp. With heaved a sigh, putting his empty cup down on the table. Then, he went back to his own world.
"Serge…? You all right, mate?" asked Kidd.
Serge's daze was completely out as he heard Kidd's voice through his mind. He looked up at her and smiled. "Yeah…I'm all right…nothing to worry about." All Kidd could give is a smile back to him. The gang just gave exchanging glances at each other, wondering what's going on through his mind.
"What time is it?" asked Serge, looking out the window.
"It's almost eight," said Ookami, looking at the clock on the wall.
"Really…? Time really passed by fast," said Orlha, yawning. "We should stay a bit longer or…go?" Everyone's gaze looked onto Serge, his mind thinking through. He slowly lifted off from his chair and stood up.
"Let's head back home," he finally said, making Glenn, Orlha, Leena, Karsh, and Korcha's face lightened. "I guess everyone really miss El Nido." Serge turned to Norris, Crono, Ookami, Marle, and Gwena. "I'm sorry if we have to leave so soon. I really want to get to know you better, but there's something I gotta do back at home."
"To finish your journey, correct?" asked Crono. Serge nodded his head. "It was great fun having you guys around. I can't thank you enough for helping us out."
"It's good to know that you two are alive," said Serge, looking at Kidd. "Kidd no longer has to feel lonely anymore. Even without Lucca with you guys, you still have each other."
Crono and Marle nodded sadly, thinking about their genius friend. "And one more thing," whispered Serge to Crono's ears. "There's this other secret place that will surly help you with their magic. You know, the magical kingdom that was destroyed a long time ago?"
Crono's eyes lightened up with shock as Serge secretly told them about Zeal. "You mean to tell me-"
"Just give them a call with your pendant Marle-donno," said Serge. Marle just looked at him curiously. "Crono-sama will tell you."
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No sooner did the gang have reached the dock area, where Korcha's small boat is still hooked and attached. Glenn, Leena, Karsh, Orlha, and Korcha started to board the small boat, with Korcha going right on the steering wheel.
Behind, Serge and Kidd stood in front of Crono and Marle with Gwena and Ookami. Serge and Crono gave each other a good-bye shake as Kidd and Marle hugged each other. "It's great meeting you, Serge. In a weird way, but good. I wish you the best of luck to you and your friends. Thank you for taking care of Kidd."
Serge blushed and gave him a nod.
"I'm going miss you so much, Kidd. Just come by and visit any time when you have time," said Marle, releasing the hug.
"Same here, Auntie. I wish ya luck with Guardia," said Kidd. She turned to Crono and hugged him. "Especially you, Uncle Crono. I still remember the things ya taught me when I was a littleun."
"And I still remember the stupid questions you all ask me over and over," said Crono, giving her a pat on the head. "Take care, Kidd. And take of Serge."
"Same goes for you, Serge," said Marle. "You take care of Kidd."
"Don't worry, we will," said Kidd and Serge in unison. As they were about to leave, Ookami called Serge, making him turn around. "Hey, don't forget us, Serge," said Ookami. "Remember, your taking us back to Tsubasa Heihe territory."
Serge slapped his head. "Must have slipped my mind. Okay, come on you two."
"Serge, if you need my help, just call us," said Norris. "I will be at Guardia helping the Queen and King out."
"Thanks Norris." Serge smiled, taking one last look of Porre. "Well, take care."
Soon, Korcha docked off the pier of Porre, sailing carefully to the right. Crono, Marle, and Norris waved good-bye to them, watching them sail off towards the open sea home. Serge and his friends waved back, shouting thank yous and take care sayings.
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The sight of Porre City is soon out of the Chrono Gang's line of vision. Serge stood out in front, as always, giving directions to Korcha of where to steer. Behind, Glenn, Ookami, and Karsh are playing another round of dice gambling.
"Hehehe…all right! Lady Luck is with me today! C'mon seven, c'mon seven," said Karsh, motioning his fists up and down.
"It's going to snake eyes," said Ookami, quite confident with his answers.
"Ah shut up! I'm trying to use my positive side that there's gonna be a seven," said Karsh.
Glenn rolled the dice. The moment of truth. The Dice hit the wooden boat and landed on one and other with another one. Snake eyes. Karsh groaned discouraged as he gave the money to Ookami who was grinning slyly. "Hehehe, looks like your out of gil, Karsh," he said, counting the gil carefully.
"Aww…why does this always happen to me?" asked Karsh, feeling dumped.
"You should seen how much money he lost a few days ago," whispered Glenn to Ookami, who was nodding approvingly.
Karsh lifted his fist to a triumph position. "All right, one more time!"
"Don't you have enough, Karsh?" asked Glenn. "I mean, after
ten minutes, you already lost 10,000 gil."
"Shut up, one more time!"
"I think I should agree with Glenn," said Ookami.
"Come on, one more time!"
"No…" said Ookami and Glenn in unison.
"Please! Just one more time!"
"You do have a gambling problem," said Glenn and Ookami in unison.
"No, I don't!!!!"
Serge looked back at him and sweatdropped. "Karsh is still gambling even up to now. He's going to lose money more than he loses battles," said Serge, sighing exasperatingly.
On the platform, Kidd and Gwena sat there, looking out to the sea. While their minutes of starring there, Gwena kept an eye on Serge, watching every move he makes. She smiled pleasantly as Kidd too was looking at Serge. "You know, even after three years, Serge still looks fine," said Gwena.
"What do you mean?" asked Kidd.
"Don't you remember…?" said Gwena in curiosity.
"No, I don't. It's all a fuzz about me past. It's kinda strange huh?"
Gwena sighed. "I know. It is strange. I mean, don't you remember his deep blue eyes or even looking at his 'tube'?" said Gwena bluntly.
Kidd blushed at that thought, her memories coming to the first time she saw Serge in the bathroom back in Termina Inn. She smiled dreamily, thinking about his well toned muscles down there. "Well, I did…by accident…just weeks ago."
"Really?!" said Gwena, interested. "Tell me, how's it like?"
Kidd blush deepened, remembering that time with dreamy eyes once more. "Well…he was well-built down there I should tell you that." Kidd soon realized what she said and blushed rapidly like a ripe tomato. Kidd looked into Serge's direction to see that he wasn't looking into her direction. She sighed in relief. "What am I sayin'?" said Kidd.
"Hehehe, that what happens to me too," said Gwena. "We both have big mouths."
"I agree."
They were silent for a moment as they gazed into the sea horizon. Kidd closed her eyes, remembering Serge's distant eyes and his thoughts running through his mind once more. Her worries started to build once more as she thought about Serge. "You know, something is different about Serge," said Gwena, breaking the silence.
"What do ya mean?" asked Kidd, averting her eyes to Gwena.
"I mean, I don't sense any excitement or anything in him. Usually, he would be in happy spirits like before. Did something happen to him that I should know about?" asked Gwena. "If you want to tell me."
Kidd slowly stared at Serge, looking at his back as his eyes gazed into the sea. She wondered if he will ever be okay. "Well…did you know…that Serge's father passed away when he was only three?" Kidd began with a hint of sadness in her voice.
"Really? Poor Serge," said Gwena. And so, Kidd began to tell her about Serge's past life and how they met up again by Fate. Kidd explained almost every detail about his thoughts, his illness, his blame for himself. And about his changing body that is dramatically changing at the moment at every second. Gwena was surprised to hear about Serge's sad side of his story. She listened intently to Kidd's words. By then, Ookami joined them, listening as well with Kidd backing up a bit.
"…And now, he is searching all over the world to find the answers about himself. Without his father there to tell him what his words meant, Serge is left out cold, in a four- way path in which he doesn't know what to choose. His thoughts are so jumbled up that he is always in the state he is in like now." Kidd heaved sigh and began once more, "If only I knew what he was thinkin', maybe I can help him."
"Poor Serge," said Gwena. "Tell him that I am so sorry about his father. I didn't know about it."
Ookami looked down at the wood platform. "That is why he was in a daze. He doesn't even know who he is. Is this why he took the purpose of this adventure for the Holy Land?"
Kidd shook her head. "And also for the sake of the protection of this world. With those big thoughts jumbled into his mind, it's causing him to daze off too soon. That is one explanation why he fell unconscious yesterday. With Lynx's words, the thoughts are too much for him to handle and he couldn't do anything but lost conscious." Kidd one more gazed into Serge's figure. She could hear him give a heavy sigh as he stood there in the bow. Finally, Kidd stood up, walking over to Serge without any doubt in her mind. Gwena and Ookami watched her as she came up to him, Serge turning around with a smile.
"I think Kidd has feelings for him as well," said Ookami, realizing that fact about her heart to uncertainty. "Serge and Di look exactly alike and yet, there is only a difference in them in their inner souls. This is probably why Kidd is in a confusing path to choose which path. But she doesn't show it."
"Should we help her out? I mean, give her boost to choose the right path?" asked Gwena.
Ookami shook her head. "No, the path of love shouldn't be interrupted. Let her sort out the confusing feelings she has. It's up to her what to choose."
Serge draped his arm around Kidd's shoulder, both looking into the sea ahead. "I just hope that nothing taunts her easily swayed heart," said Ookami. Kidd leaned into Serge's shoulder, content to feel his protecting warmth.
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Serge quickly saw the island that he instantly recognized. Releasing his arms from Kidd's shoulder, he turned his head and called Korcha. "Korcha, switch course! Their home is right on that island!" explained Serge, pointing his finger directly at the island.
"R-right," said Korcha, swinging the steering to the direction of the island. Karsh groaned as he lost 100 gil once more.
Kidd accidentally bumped into Serge after the rapid turn, making him grasp her shoulders with both of his hands. "I'm sorry," said Kidd, blushing.
"That's okay. You all right?" asked Serge, also showing tint of pink on his cheeks. She nodded slowly, gazing into his deep blue eyes.
Ookami went up to them, looking at the island. "How long has it been since we've ever set foot on the island?" asked Ookami. "9 months?"
Gwena went up to him, her expression showing the relief in her. "I doesn't matter. We're home, we're finally home!"
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Korcha slowly parked the boat right on the sandy beach of Sunrise Beach. Gwena and Ookami jumped off the boat as they descended into the sandy floors. Both looked up high at the structure of the whole place, sighing in relief as they feel the warmth of their welcoming home. Ookami screamed excitedly, dancing around happily. Gwena joined in and both hollered with gleam. Serge and the rest of the gang smiled as they watched the two joyously. Ookami hugged Gwena and lifted her up in the sky, twirling her around. "We're home, Gwena! We're home! We're finally home!" said Ookami.
"I know! I can't wait to see everyone there!" said Gwena. Slowly, Ookami put Gwena down on her feet, turning their faces towards Serge, Kidd, Glenn, Karsh, Leena, Orlha, and Korcha. "Come on, let's go in! Don't worry, everyone is friendly here," said Gwena, motioning them to the entrance of their home. Orlha and Glenn smiled and started to follow Ookami and Gwena with Leena, Karsh, and Korcha close behind.
As everyone entered the cavern, Serge stood there, looking out into the sea. He slowly closed his eyes, remembering the time when he first used the Chrono Cross' water control powers and remembered how he taught Kidd to use the elements. He plastered a smile as still felt the familiar smell of the whole area. "Just how I remembered it. It's still the same as always," he said, letting the wind blow through his hair.
Standing a few feet behind him, Kidd stared at Serge's body, watching him inhale the air around him. "W…why does this…look so familiar…?"
* The young Kidd looked onward to see Serge surrounded in water, he the only one that is surrounded in light in the middle…
Kidd shook that thought out of her mind as she kept her stare at Serge. He turned around to see Kidd looking out into space. Serge smiled and went up to her, waving a hand in front of her eyes. "Huh, what?" said Kidd, blinking.
Serge's smile widened. "For a minute there, I thought you were a zombie," teased Serge. Kidd laid a playfully hit on Serge's arm.
"Shut up," said Kidd happily as they descended into the cavern.
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Right inside, Serge noticed the awe looks in his friend's faces with the scene before them. "Am I dreaming or is this town going really down?" asked Orlha, rubbing her eyes.
Kidd gave a little heartily laughter, peering down the canyon. "This is how me second home look like. Creative, don't ya think?"
"No kidding. I dreamt about a place like this," said Leena. "It's so amazing of how they build their houses right in the holes of the canyon."
"I was amazed myself when I first got to this place," said Kidd, eyeing Ookami and Gwena down on the floor below the one they are. Serge had an idea struck his mind and with one swift movement he jumped for the rope. Grasping it firmly in his gloved hand, he swung towards the gorge where Gwena and Ookami are, surprising the both of them.
"What the hell…? Serge where did you come from?" asked Gwena, surprised with Serge's awkward entrance. Serge just smiled and laughed, looking up to see several eyes of bewilderment in his friend's faces.
"I remember doing this one time when I was here three years ago," said Serge.
"What does he mean by that?" asked Kidd, looking curiously at him below.
"Oh yeah, I showed you that before, huh?" asked Ookami. Serge couldn't help but notice that there were no people around. Serge looked around in curiosity.
"Umm…where's the inhabitants of this place?" asked Serge, scratching his head. His eyes narrowed. "Did Lynx catch them too?"
Ookami just laughed, hearing his laughter echo through the quietness. "Don't worry, they're here. They're just hiding. Hang on." From his pouch, he grabbed a beautiful rainbow conch. By then, Kidd, Glenn, Korcha, Leena, Orlha, and Karsh came running to them to witness Ookami's roll call. With one breath, he blew the conch as loud as he can, making the whole area echo with its loud sound. Slowly, he put back the conch back in his pouch, crossing his arms as he waited for his people to come.
Within moments, poking heads started to come out of each gorge, peering at the ten figures above. "Hey, it's Lord Ookami!" yelled one male inhabitant.
"He's back!" said another as everyone got out of their hiding places and headed straight to Ookami. Gwena and Kidd smiled as they saw their own friends in view.
"Welcome back, Lord!" said a female inhabitant, bowing down respectfully before his feet.
Ookami looked disgusted by this appeal. "Don't do that. Didn't I explain to you that I don't like formalities?" said Ookami pleasantly.
The women looked surprised at Ookami. Ookami just blinked. "But, before, you said that bowing to you is the new rule of this clan."
"And that we have to work in order to get what we eat?" asked another inhabitant, a young man around his twenties.
Gwena nudged Ookami with her elbow, whispering something to his ear. Ookami slapped his forehead and straightened his voice. "Hrm…the rules now have changed back to its normal standards. I'm sorry for the terrible attitude I have put upon you." His people blinked, confused with his sayings. "Let me explain to you…" he looked thoughtfully. "…let's say….at breakfast time?!" Everyone's eyes somehow lightened as everyone cheered with gleam, waiting impatiently for their stomachs to be filled with sufficient food.
"The people seems happy to eat," said Korcha. "Why?"
Serge just shrugged and followed the running people down to the dining hall.
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With the food all ready prepared within minutes, everyone around started to eat joyfully, chattering filled in the room. Serge joyfully stuffed his face with different varieties of food. From fish to chicken to meat to fruit to different varieties of steamed rice and fried rice, everything seems like a dream to him. Kidd watched him, laughing as grabbed for thirds. He never ate this much before from all his life.
"I'm sure happy to see Serge is quite content himself," said Gwena to Kidd, watching him stuff his face. "Does he consume this much everyday?"
"Yeah, Serge usually doesn't eat until after a battle. I guess you can say fasting," said Kidd.
One inhabitant looked up at Gwena and Kidd, hearing the name Serge. Ookami noticed this and spoke. "What is it?" he asked worriedly.
"No, no…it's nothing, Milord," said the male inhabitant. "But its just that the attention brings me to Miss Gwena and Miss Kidd's conversation. About Serge."
Serge heard his name and looked into that young man's direction. "I'm Serge…" The young man looked incredulously as the Chrono Trigger mentioned his presence in this rather huge breakfast.
"Serge…? You're the…Serge…that valiantly fought Lord Ookami three years ago?" asked the young man. Serge just nodded his head, smiling as he resume back to his food munching. "For the great Goddesses above, I couldn't thank you enough for what you did for this tribe before."
Serge looked up from his food, quite dumbfounded and clueless with the young man's words. "Umm…you were saying…?"
"Don't you remember…? Giving us the supplies of food we needed. We still have the many varieties of fish down below this canyon."
Serge almost choked his food out. "You…what?! And there's so many of you."
"Yes, and after you left so suddenly three years ago, Kidd gladly taught us how to use the elements. Without you, we couldn't have collected all these nutrious food. As if you are our Guardian Angels."
Serge scratched his head, embarrassed at the moment. "N-no problem."
"But there's one thing I want to point out," said a young woman beside the young man who was just talking to Serge seconds before. "How come you still look the same three years from now? I expected to see you grown up taller and look more handsomer than before."
Serge blushed, "Well…that is…?"
"Umm…let's not talk about that now. Let's just enjoy our reunion after all these months and years," said Ookami, backing up Serge. Thus, the concept was forgotten and the group enjoyed the breakfast meal.
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Serge took off for a bit from the little party they just had. After all the food he just ate, he decided to take a walk around the village. Walking along the rocky corridors of the gorge, Serge looked in amazement of how much develop was into the houses. On the second to the last floor, a huge line of stands stood, showing off exotic items and level 8 elements. Serge just smiled to see Nikki fanfare stuff around. "Nikki would sure like this place. A lot of fans like him," said Serge, exiting the Bazaar.
Within the fourth floor, he saw the huge double doors of the palace, shut tightly with some guards guarding it. When Serge passed by, the guards there instantly recognized him and greeted him with happy smiles. Serge smiled back and continued his self tour. When Serge was about to go up once more, he saw the house of Gwena and Kidd. Serge shrugged and decided to check in the house.
He slowly opened the door to the house to see that it was rearranged a lot. The interior looks more stabilized and the flooring is now put with good columns of plank oak wood. Serge smiled as he saw that the little kitchen was improved with more space in it to roam around. On the walls, there were several pictures hanged up. Smiling, he saw one with Kidd and Gwena as little kids, posing at the camera with Ookami in the middle. He looks like a pimp with two lovely girls by his side. The one next to it is Kidd alone. She smiled in the picture, near the shores of Sunrise Beach. He noticed that she looked a little older than before. He turned around to see more pictures, mostly pictures of her as little kids. The Chrono Trigger was about to leave when a picture caught his very eye. He turned to it and saw a picture of Kidd and a picture of a miniature self of him. Serge inspected the picture a bit to see that it was Di before. He does have a lot resemblance when Serge was young, only that he has longer hair than Serge does and Serge's blue hair was more unruly than his. Serge noticed the gesture they were in. They were holding hands, looking happy. Serge bowed his down, his bangs covering his eyes.
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's song once more consumed Serge's hearing. He looked around, trying to hear where that song is from. He went out of the house, looking around from left to right.
"Chrono Trigger…it is almost time…"
Serge was shocked to hear a voice in his mind. "…What's almost time…?" Serge started to go up the path, heading to the direction of the main entrance.
"It is almost time that your questions shall be answered…"
"My questions?" asked Serge, walking into a lit, yet dim cavern. "My questions will be answered?"
Serge stopped in midriff, looking out into space. "What is going to happen to me when that time comes…?"
"Schala's words speak the truth, Chrono Trigger. Her words speak of your own blood running through your veins will soon come and release the sacred thing that has been hiding within you. Soon, you will know the truth about yourself."
Serge turned to a wall on his left side, looking at it plainly. "…About…myself…?"
"You will know Serge…you will know the answers of this world…" said the voice. "Please, Serge, son of the Mitsukai…please save this world. Jinsei…tasukete…"
Serge stood there as the voice disappeared into his head, looking into deep space. Right in front of him lay the ancient imprints from years ago with the inscriptions once more saying:
"Tsubasa no Kami. Wing Goddess of the land called "Sora-no-Shugotenshi." A land that can only be found by the inhabitants of the place itself with the use of the "Kurono Kousa" as its key to the four spheres…"
He lightly etched the imprints with his finger, looking at curiously. "Son of the Mitsukai…?" asked Serge. He grabbed his head desperately as raining thoughts come to his mind, with Lynx's words lingering once more from yesterday.
He started to pant agonizingly as he felt his heart beating rapidly. Serge bent to his knees, his breath in short little gasps as he tries to gain back his normal breath. He grasps his right side of the chest, touching above his fast paced heart as he tries to regain his breath. The sounds of his soft cries started to fill in the air, echoing through the empty cavern.
Somewhere around the echoing, a loud yell started to fill in the air, calling his name. He winced and looked up to the source of that voice. Right there in front of the cave was Kidd, looking at his face with eyes of worry. "Serge! Are you okay? What's happening?" she asked, kneeling before him.
He could not answer for his breath was panting uncontrollably. He just looked at her, his deep blue eyes showing the agonizing pain he is going through. "Serge…" she said gently, luring him to her arms. His head rested under the nape of Kidd's neck, still panting as Kidd slowly stroke his back gently like a little kid. She spoke soothing words, trying to calm his rapid breathing. Along the lines of her neck, she could feel his breath panting crazily, feeling the gentle warm breath of his. She felt pleasant, content to feel Serge within her arms. "Serge, you'll be all right. Tell me what's wrong?" she pleaded, snuggling her head above his soft hair, even though the top is covered with his red bandana.
Serge's breath started to ease as he took in deep sighs. "I…don't…know…" he managed to say, nuzzling into the nape of her neck. "I…started…to suffocate…when I…was looking at…the…ancient…writings…on the…wall."
"Ancient writings?" asked Kidd questioningly. She looked above her to see the familiar drawings of her home entrance. "You mean those?"
"Yes," he sighed. "These things…almost…look like…the drawings…in the temples…where the key spheres…are held."
"Can you see what it says?" asked Kidd.
Serge shook his head, closing his eyes as he felt his breath back to normal. "Don't worry about it, mate. You're okay?" asked Kidd.
He nodded his head, looking into Kidd's eyes. "Somehow…whenever you're around…my heart feels at ease," said Serge, smiling wearily. Kidd blushed at this compliment, smiling as she witnessed the cute side of Serge, with his eyes gazing at her like a little kid. She smiled at that thought, holding Serge like she was comforting a little boy. Slowly, Serge removed himself from her hug, slowly getting up to his feet with Kidd's help.
As he stood with both feet, he turned to Kidd. "Do you mind if you don't tell anyone what just happened now?" he asked, looking at the ancient writings. "Or I might get them worried again."
Kidd just smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck from behind. "Don't worry. I won't tell anyone. You have me word," she said, nuzzling into his shoulder blades.
He smiled, putting one hand on her arm. "Thanks, Kidd."
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Ookami and Gwena with the rest of the inhabitants stood out in Sunrise Beach, looking directly at Serge, Kidd, Glenn, Leena, Orlha, Karsh, and Korcha.
"Do you guys have to leave so soon?" asked Gwena, looking sadly. "And we just had loads of fun too."
Kidd shrugged. "I know, Gwena, but we have ta go. We need to rest tomorrow and go again with the search."
Serge closed his eyes, imagining the Golden Emblem in his mind. "Two more to go," he said, smiling. "Just two more until we find the Holy Land."
Ookami shook Serge's hand. "Well, Serge. It's been real. I'm glad that I got a chance to see you once more. All of us we'll miss you, right?" The inhabitants agreed to that with cheers. Serge blushed at that thought since he is not used to so much attention before.
"See, Serge? Hey, if you ever have chance to visit here or need any help, you are always welcome here and we'll help ya as much as we can," said Ookami with a huge.
"Thanks, Ookami," said Serge.
"Hey Glenn, tell Karsh thanks for the money," yelled Ookami to Glenn.
"I will tell him that until he gets over with his losing streak," said Glenn, sweatdropping as he watched Karsh crying for his brokenness. "Take care!"
"Kidd, please come by. It's so lonely without you around," said Gwena, hugging her friend good-bye.
"Don't ya worry, there will a be day when I'll come back. Probably with Serge," said Kidd, releasing the hug.
"Hey, c'mon you guys! It's time ta go!" yelled Korcha frustratingly.
Everyone got on board except Kidd and Serge. The Tsubasa Heihe gang waved to them with sad eyes. Kidd and Serge waved back as they boarded the boat. Soon, they were drifting off slowly, waving their last good-byes to the good-natured people there.
"See ya Serge, see ya Kidd! GOOD LUCK!!" yelled Ookami, waving frantically.
"Thanks for everythin' you guys! I wish ya luck!!!" yelled Kidd, waving at her friends of her second home.
"You too, Kidd!!!!! Choose carefully who you love!" yelled Gwena.
With Gwena's words, Kidd suddenly halted her wave, her senses a bit shocked at the moment. She cocked her head, raising one eyebrow. "What…?" she said. Gwena just shrugged and continued to wave goodbye.
Serge took one last glimpse of Tsubasa Heihe Island as they drifted off to the territory of El Nido. He smiled as he saw the islands disappearance disappear in his line of vision. He could never forget the kindness and friendly hospitality they just brewed upon. Even after three years or so, they are a nice group of people who are willingly to help with a great and kind leader. Looking over to the north, Serge could almost make out the Zenan Continent. He could feel the bright new future for that world.
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*End of Chapter 19- Bright New Future…
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*Next time on Chrono Cross: Angelus Errare
Kidd: Serge…!
*Shows Serge diving into the ocean
Serge: "I don't want to hear! I don't want to hear anything. I want it to get out of my head!"
*Shows image of transparent Wazuki, looking down at his son…
Wazuki: Back then, you were too young to use those, Saaji…
*Shows Kidd looking down…
Glenn-It is already fifteen minutes.
*Shows Serge coming out of the water for breath
Serge: What was I too young for…?
*Shows Serge hugging his mother
Marge: Lynx was right, Saaji. There is something in you that we are keeping in secret for these past 17 years of your life.
Serge: Can…you tell…me…the secret…? Can you tell me what it is?
Marge: I promised your Chichiue that I wouldn't tell you until the right time comes. I would, yet it seems that it isn't the right time to tell you.
*Shows Serge leaning his head on Kidd's lap
Serge: I just don't know what to do anymore, Kidd…I'm like a helpless kid who doesn't know where to go anymore…
Kidd: You need to relax. You had a rough weak after using so much energy from that battle with Di mate. You need your rest…
*Shows a feather drifting towards Kidd…
Kidd: Another feather…?
Chapter 20: Restless thoughts need rest…
*So what do you guys think? Sorry if the writing is not really into it since I have mind drifted into some place else. Anyways, the secret is almost out and soon romance will start with one obstacle, like I said before. Thanks for reviewing and please Review!!!
