Chrono Cross: Angelus Errare

*Disclaimer: Chrono Cross and the songs from either Escaflowne or any other music is NOT MINE!

        Hello again, the Guardian Saga have just ended and now its coming towards the end, almost. And the Serge and Kidd Romance with a little obstacle is about to start in three or two chapters.. So almost there people, wait patiently. To JediJessie, thanks for telling me about it. For that, I apologize and I'll try to get out of it. Thanks for telling me Anyways, thank you, thank you, for the reviews. I really appreciate it! Enjoy!!!!

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        He still could see the waving arms of Ookami and his people at Serge, saying hopeful wishes that he would return with Kidd. He smiled, even though it only has been an hour since the island no longer in his line of sight.

        Serge thought back through the adventures before, of how Kidd no longer being lonely and actually meeting the first Chrono Trigger from twenty years ago. He was so busy in his thoughts about the adventures a few days back when warm, slender arms went around his neck, feeling a face nuzzling into his shoulder blade.

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Chapter 20- Restless thoughts needs rest…

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He smiled warmly as Kidd nuzzled more into his shoulder blade, smelling the scent of the sea within him. "Thanks, mate."

        "For what?" he asked, looking down at her.

        "For makin' everything about to normal. By yerself, you figured out about Uncle Crono and Aunt Marle is still alive and breaking the spell of Ookami and Gwena. You broke a huge burden from me soul and you set me homeland everything back online to a new bright future. I really want to thank you all for what you done," she said.

        Serge smiled, lying one hand on her arm. "No problem, Kidd. It's my duty as the Chrono Trigger to do what is what for the people's dreams of this world's future," he said. "Now, we're down to our last two keys. Pretty soon, I will find my answers and see who I really am." The wind started to pick up as the boat sailed through the calm waters of the sea. Serge turned to Kidd, sensing worry in the midst of it. Serge knew exactly who she is worrying about. Slowly, Serge gently walked off to the platform of the boat, standing there with those faraway eyes once more. Kidd was surprised with Serge's movement from the bow to the platform. Kidd wandered the thoughts he is thinking. She watched his form, his clothes and hair swaying with the wind. Those faraway eyes once more, something is bothering in his mind and once more, the Chrono Trigger is lost.

        "Serge…" she said.

        Serge kneeled down to his knees, looking down at his reflection through the running water of the ocean. He slowly closed his eyes, feeling the gentle wind swiping through his hair.

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        The cool swipe of the wind filled in Chibi Serge's face, laughing with gleam as he looked down at the ocean far off ground. "What do you think Serge? Do you like the feel of the wind in your face?" said his father Wazuki, holding his son up in the sky for some exotic reason.

        Serge nodded with gleam. "Look, I can fly, I can fly!" he said, extending his arms as if he has wings like a bird. Chibi Serge slowly closed his eyes, feeling the movement that is making through the wind, crossing the soft white clouds.

        "Someday, Saaji, you will know how to do this. Someday, when you are mature enough, you will take my place in protecting this world. I will not live long enough to see you go off one day, with me proud of you the whole way. If only I can change my tragic fate," said Wazuki.

        Chibi Serge looked up at his father with curious eyes. He is totally oblivious about Wazuki's words. Shrugging, he continued to enjoy the cool wind.

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        Serge slowly opened his eyes, looking down at the ocean below. He looked at it curiously, wondering what his painful vision meant. He started to grasp his head, cramming another thought into his head. "Shou! I-can't take this anymore…Leave me alone!!" thought Serge. Right in that moment, Serge had an idea struck his mind. Slowly standing up, he began to remove his gray vest, black shirt, his two metal top black shoes, socks, and bandana. He laid them on a pile near him. Slowly, he just stood there, feeling the cold air feeling in his warm chest.

        Around him, Kidd and everyone else wondered about his change of clothes. With one sigh, Serge slowly moved and dived into the ocean, feeling the tingle of its cool salty surface.

        Kidd ran to the platform, calling his name. "Serge!!!" Only air bubbles came out with Serge already underneath the ocean below. "Korcha! Stop the boat!!!" Korcha halted the boat as quickly as possible.

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        Serge swam down the ocean, trying to parry the thoughts out of his mind. He wants to get away from the thoughts. He wants to get those thoughts out of his mind. He swam deeper, ignoring the need for oxygen. He could hear the silence within the ocean, ignoring the living creatures below. "I don't want to hear! I don't want to hear anything. I want it to get out of my head!" he thought incredulously.

        He swam deeper into the ocean, stopping momentarily as he felt the sea grounds below his feet. "It is great to see that you are getting stronger, Chrono Trigger. 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 words still kept on interfering his mind. Serge closed his eyes and shook his head, trying to get that stupid idea out of his mind. "Stop it! Stop torturing me! Stop it!" he thought angrily, shaking his head violently.

            "Don't say that, segare. You are not the falter of this. Accidents happen and it's not because of you. Besides… Chichiue saved you because he wants you to live on." His mother's words kept on interfering his mind too, making him a little better yet still troubled.

        "Someday, Saaji, you will know how to do this. Someday, when you are mature enough, you will take my place in protecting this world. I will not live long enough to see you go off into the sky one day, with me proud of you the whole way. If only I can change my tragic fate." Wazuki's words from before consumed Serge's mind as well. "When you are seventeen, that time will come and someday, you will find the Holy Land." Serge's movement stopped in mid-riff, absorbing the new words in his mind.

        "And now, you are seventeen. My wishes have come true…" The voice of his father was heard more clearly in his mind than before. Serge knew from that point that his father is with him again, trying to help him through his confused words. "Chichiue…" thought Serge, closing eyes as he slowly swam up to the surface above.

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        "Serge, please…" began Kidd. "Please be alive still. Please come back up." The air bubbles halted immediately, making Kidd's eyes widen in surprise. "…Serge…"

        "What happened? Where is Serge? It already has been fifteen minutes since he dived," said Glenn.

        "F-f-f-fifteen minutes?" said Kidd in complete. "He's been down there for fifteen minutes?" Kidd's eyes were in complete worry now. "Serge...please come back…"

        As if on cue, Serge came out of the ocean's depths, breathing in huge gasp of air into his lungs. Kidd and the gang sighed in relief as they called for his name. Serge just stared off into the sky, seeing once more a transparent image of his father up in the sky. "Chichiue…" whispered Serge as he slowly lures himself to a backstroke. He stared into Wazuki's image, complete tranquility filling in Serge's confused body.

        "Don't be lured by Lynx's words, segare. Apparently he is right with his words, yet the time is near for you," said Wazuki, watching his soon floating above the surface of the ocean.

        "What do you mean by 'my time'?" asked Serge, closing his eyes due to the lulling sound of the ocean's waves.

        "It is almost time that you will finally awaken," said Wazuki. "The blood in your veins can't take anymore of hiding. It wants release because it senses the evil coming to this world. Namely Lynx who is trying to give all power to those who are weak. Mostly, the humans, so I heard."

        "But I am awake." Serge paused a minute. "…am I…?"

        Wazuki smiled at his boy, giving a chuckle that he is acting like little boy once more back into his toddler years. "Yes you are, yet, in some cases, you are not in person. You are who you are, yet something in you is trying to seek out release. Seek out to relieve your painful thoughts." Wazuki once again chuckled. "I can still remember holding you in my arms when you went up to the sky with me, you were excited about the world below. I still can remember your little face gleaming with happiness. You wanted to do the same thing too with your own and yet, you somehow no longer want to after your Hahaue rescued you." Serge looked curiously at his father, his mind in confusion with his words. What does he mean by went up to the sky? What did he mean by Hahaue rescuing him from danger? Wazuki could feel the confusion building up in Serge's mind. "Back then, you were too young to use those, Saaji."

        Serge's eyes widened. "What was I too young for…?" Wazuki just stared into his son, ignoring the question that popped out. Somewhere around the lines, Wazuki was reluctant to tell what he was saying about Serge's young life. Why would Wazuki want to hide something?

        He slowly smiled once more, sensing that his time was up once more. "Saaji…just remember. Think through your visions. Think through everything you see. Don't let Lynx's words interfere with your own. Listen to your mother's words, Saaji with mine as well. Remember what Schala have said. Once that trigger comes through, you will be awakened." Wazuki had a thought struck his mind at the moment. "And Serge…watch Kidd very carefully. You might lose her once more. And I don't want to see your heart aching, my son."  Wazuki's image started to disappear. Serge was left floating. His thoughts were consumed with questions now. Not once in that moment that Lynx's haunting words ever protruded his mind. He smiled inwardly, his father's advice working. Yet, his thoughts still lingered about Kidd. Something about her that will happen to her in the future that would ache his heart. What could it mean?

        Sighing calmly, Serge swam back to the waiting boat, his friends waiting for him with anxious looks.

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        Serge slowly lifted himself up onto the platform, soaked from head to foot. Kidd kneeled before him, looking into his low cast eyes. "Serge…"

        Serge turned around and looked into her eyes. He smiled sadly. "Sorry if I worried you guys. I needed to get some things out of my head. Gomennasai," said Serge, bowing his head down regretfully. Kidd slowly patted him on the shoulder.

        "It's all right mate. We know how ya feel," said Kidd. "Besides, yer thoughts are making you do crazy things, you know what I mean, right?" Serge agreed with a slight silent nod.

        Slowly he stood up and turned to Korcha. "Korcha, once we head to El Nido. Can you go straight to Arni Village?" he asked, beginning to put on his shirt on his damp body.

        "N-no problem," said Korcha as he began to set the course to El Nido once more.

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 Few Hours later…

        Just above the horizon, the sun is about to set to sleep, casting the moon to wake of the sun's opposite end. The warmth still lingers through the atmosphere of El Nido as every second the sun is beginning to downcast. A hint of dark orange blue hits among the tops of the sky, indicating the light of the huge star is no longer there. Within the ocean, a little boat starts to drift towards Arni Village dock. Among the bow stood Serge, gazing into his home village that he knew since he was born. Slowly, Glenn and Karsh slowly closed the sail, tying it carefully without tearing it. Korcha reached around the side to grab a huge oar. With one swing, Korcha paddled the oar to the direction of Arni Docks. Serge could smell the aroma of Squid Gut Pasta in the air and he smiled, the sign of food coming to his senses when he reaches home. Kidd could see the hunger within Serge's eyes and smiled.

        "Can't ya wait, mate?" asked Kidd, patting him on the shoulder.

        "OF course! You know me? I want to eat so badly right now that I could eat a whole elephant," said Serge, massaging his stomach. A huge growl rang through his stomach, making everyone laugh. Serge blushed and shrugged.

        "Hehehe, I guess Serge is so eager to get home," said Orlha. "You know, he hasn't been there for…how many weeks?"

        "Four or five? I don't know…I lost count," said Leena. "At least my parents will be glad to see me."

        "Why would they be glad to see you?" asked Orlha.

        Leena cocked her head. "To tell you the truth, I'm not really sure. Is it chores or is it babysitting?"

        "You forget things easily," said Orlha, sweatdropping.

        Lightly, Korcha parked the boat inches away from the dock. With a full stop, Serge, Kidd, Glenn, Orlha, and Leena climbed up, leaving Karsh and Korcha.

        "Are you sure you don't want to have any dinner with us?" asked Serge, quite disappointed.

        "Sorry, junior. I have to report the information we gathered in Zenan to General Viper," said Karsh, waving a brown journal.

        Serge narrowed his eyes. "Will you stop calling me Junior?"

        "Heck, I would stay and everything, but me Ma wants me home as soon as I reach El Nido. Besides, the boat needs repair," said Korcha.

        "All right, see ya guys tomorrow at Viper Manor," said Kidd. Serge, Kidd, Leena, Orlha, and Glenn waved good-bye to their friends as they gently departed out of Arni Dock. Serge turned around and ran to his house, with Kidd, Glenn, and Leena close behind.

        Upon their arrival, the inhabitants of Arni are now inside, eating their hefty dinners with their families. Leena was the first to go, stopping right in front of her house. "Glenn, Orlha you would like to join us for dinner?" asked Leena.

        Glenn looked at Serge and Kidd. They both nodded their heads to go with her. "Sure," said Glenn.

        "Good night, you guys," said Serge. Glenn, Orlha, and Leena waved and headed into Leena's house, hearing surprised sounds inside.

        Serge and Kidd smiled at each other as they headed to Serge's home. They did not say a word for a moment, hearing the crunching sounds of their feet walking. The whole time, Serge looked up into the now growing starry sky, with its magnificent snow-like sparkles up in the sky. He stopped in his pace as he saw something move in from the sky. Kidd stopped with him, looking at his glowing eyes. He slowly smiled. "Kidd, look," he said, pointing at the stars above. She obeyed and looked up. Right there, a shooting star drifted by, grazing through the twilight sky. Her eyes went in awe as she saw the beautiful scene before her. Slowly, Serge leaned into her ear. "If you see a shooting star, wish as hard as you can," he whispered. Kidd smiled and slowly closed her eyes, thinking her wish out. Serge did the same. Kidd finished her wish and looked at Serge who was done as well. "Tell me what you wished?" asked Kidd.

        "I can't tell you. Wishes are meant to be secret," said Serge smiling. "Besides, it may never come true if you say it to another person."

        "Ah, c'mon mate, yer not having fun," said Kidd.

        "I'm not going to have fun if I don't have food in stomach right now," said Serge, feeling another grumble in his stomach.

        "I swear these days. Yer always thinkin' about yer stomach," said Kidd. "But that's what I like about ya. Yer kiddy side of yer inner self."

        Serge slowly opened the door, peering inside to see that his mother was just starting to cook. "Hahaue, tadaima!" said Serge, opening the door widely.

        "Saaji, is that you?" called his mother. From behind the kitchen curtain, Marge came out, drying her hands with a clean dishtowel. When she saw Serge, Marge came and hugs her boy, happy to see that he is fine and well. "Segare, okaerinasai. I am so happy to see you, and-" she looked at Serge from head to foot, sensing something different about him. "…you've grown…tall Serge," said Marge.

        "Sou…? I didn't really notice," said Serge. "How tall?"

        "About two inches…5'9"… I think. You usually grow right after your birthday." Marge looked at his eyes. "And your eyes seem to grow deeper blue than your Chichiue's eyes. Almost the color of deep ocean blue." She smiled, seeing great improvements within his inner self. "You are growing up faster than I expected, segare."

        Serge looked at his mother curiously. "Why are checking up on me? I don't have anything contagious or anything."

        "Oh, I'm just making sure of something that you are not ill or anything," said Marge. "Kidd, it's great to see that you are fine. Is Serge taking good care of you?"

        Kidd nodded her head. "Yeah, he is. He's taking real good care of me."

        "That's good to here. You guys must be hungry by now after the long trip. Dinner will be just be done in an hour," said Marge.

        "Umm…I help ya out, Marge," insisted Kidd.

        "Really? Arigatou Kidd," said Marge, bowing her head respectfully. "You can start with the meats and then the rice." Kidd followed Marge to the kitchen, leaving Serge stand there with a smile. He is happy to be home after so many weeks. He sat down on one of the chairs and looked out the village. He grinned. Serge needed this break.

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        The aroma smells of chicken, rice, and soup starts to consume the room. Serge was still sitting there, taking a short nap before dinner starts. Kidd, setting up the table now, looked in Serge's direction, his sleeping form at peace. She smiled and walked over to his sleepy form. She stood in front of him, looking down at his sleepy kid face. He looks so peaceful and innocent whenever he sleeps the way he is.

        Slowly, Kidd knelt to his ear. "Serge…" she said soothingly. Serge stirred a bit, shifting in his sleeping spot as he gave a silent moan. "Serge…are ya gonna wake up?"

        Serge stirred once more. "Mmm…Hahaue…five more minutes…" mumbled Serge, shifting to one side.

        "Serge…this ain't yer mom…"

        "Leena…leave me alone…"

        "Serge," said Kidd, more seriously.

        "I want my teddy bear…"

        "Serge!" Kidd yelled, making Serge wake up with a start.

        "Wha-?" asked a sleepy Serge questioningly, rubbing one sleepy eye.

        Kidd sighed, plastering a huge grin on her face. "Oi, took ya long enough to wake up." She pointed at the table. "Dinner is just about ready."

        Serge's sleepy state suddenly became full of life. "Really?" Serge seemed delighted to hear the word dinner. Kidd nodded her head and walked inside the kitchen area once more. Serge stood on his two feet and went to the table, finishing up for Kidd. Gently, he lay each plate for three, one on one side, one on another, and one on the last side. Serge stopped in midriff as he noticed the placement within the table. He looked into the empty chair, picturing an image of his father sitting there, eating his meal with delight.

        Serge smiled and wondered thoughtfully. It has been a long time since he place three plates on the table. Usually, ever since Wazuki was no longer there, it was only Serge and Marge who ate in this lonely wooden table. With the empty spot, it felt lonely and cold, as if no warmth shall break the coldness within the area. Now, with Kidd around for company, Serge felt that it would be like old times, except Kidd in the picture instead of Wazuki. He even thought about how would it be like if Kidd lived with them, lightening the house with great spirit.

        The aroma of food started to fill in the area strongly. Serge looked in that direction and went to his seat after he caught sight of his mother, carrying a huge bowl of steamed rice to the table. Serge helped his mother and lightly placed the light blue bowl in the middle of the table. Kidd was next, holding a huge bowl of some kind of soup that is smothered with beef and seafood white things, with the smell that almost smelt like peanut butter. Serge grabbed the bowl from Kidd and placed it next to the rice. Marge came in once more, holding a bowl of salad with her. Serge helped once more and placed it behind the rice bowl. Kidd came in, holding a pitcher full of water and three cups. Kidd put it down herself and slowly sat on her seat next to Serge. Marge came out one last time, placing a fruit bowl next to the salad. Not much of a huge meal, but it would satisfy Serge's eager hunger.

        "Hahaue, how do you know I want this?" asked Serge, beginning to scoop up a spoonful of rice to his bowl.

        "Mother's intuition, I guess. But I know you are craving for this after so many weeks from not having this," said Marge.

        "Hehehe, Kare-Kare, my favorite!" said Serge, pouring the peanut butter soup, seasoned with spices to his bowl. Serge was happy about this meal after so many weeks from not visiting his homeland (Ans: Kare-Kare is a kind of Filipino food that my grandma would always make me when I was young. Personally, this is one of my favorite foods! So I put it in my story, ran out of ideas).  

        "I'm surprised that Kidd actually learned the ingredients so fast for it," said Marge, eating down her share of the dinner. "How well do you cook, Kidd?"

        Kidd looked up thoughtfully. "Well, let's just say that Serge can't wait for my next cooking to come," she said with a smile.

        "That is good! I bet Serge was pretty satisfied with your cooking," said Marge.

        "Yup. Especially when it comes down to his favorite foods." Serge's face lightens up, making Kidd giggle.

        From there, the three ate their meal together, with much laughter and joy within the quiet house. It is almost as if Wazuki was there with them, watching the warm scene become happy. Marge would tell Kidd stories of Serge's youth, making him embarrass all the way. Kidd would say cute words about some parts of Serge's young life, making him blush even more. Teasing the only guys around here is what Serge thought as he intently listened to Marge and Kidd. By thirty minutes or so, Serge finished the last ounce of the meal, leaning back in his chair as he sighed contentedly. "That's the best meal I ever had," he said, patting his stomach. "I feel like I'm alive again."

            "Well, I would do anything to satisfy my little boy," said Marge. She slowly opened her eyes, looking intently at her only son. She could not believe how much he have grown during these past 17 years. His young life was rough at first, with the panther poison and his father's disappearance. She was filled with joy when she noticed that Serge no longer thought about the linger negative thoughts. Before he left for his second journey, Marge could see no sign of lost thoughts. However, at the very moment, when she gazes at her little boy talking to Kidd, Marge could sense an eerie feeling around Serge. She could feel the lost thoughts once more with so many conflicting emotions burying into his mind. She could the hidden uneasiness, the burning desire for finding out something so farfetched that he could not figure out. Her feelings started to torment her, seeing that Serge is coming to that stage once more. He needs his mother's words to sooth his uneasy thoughts and feelings.

        Serge turned to his mother, catching her stare. He looked at her curiously. "Hahaue…? Daijobu?" asked Serge, cocking his head to see his mother's eyes a bit better.

        Marge slowly shook her head, trancing herself out of the thoughts in her mind. "Daijobu, Saaji. I am just thinking about you and your state right now," she bluntly said, looking into her son's deep blue eyes.

        "My…troubling state?" Serge trailed. "B-but…how do you-"

        Marge smiled. "It is all in a mother's intuition, segare. You need my words to sooth your troubled mind." Serge was in complete shook at his mother, seeing how she is precise to the core about his feelings. Slowly, he nodded his head.

        "I am sorry, Kidd. But can you please leave us for a while? It's a private matter between family," said Marge regretfully.

        Kidd smiled. "Don't worry, I understand. I'll clean up the dishes while you two talk. I'll be headin' in for sleep in a while or so. If I'm not up when yer done talking, I bid ya good night," said Kidd as she picked up every dish on the table and went inside the kitchen.

        Once Kidd disappeared into the kitchen, Serge looked directly into his mother's eyes, full with worries and the will to help. "Hahaue, how did you manage to read my feelings?" asked Serge, still astonished by his mother's ability.

        "Well, Serge. I'm not really sure how I am going to bring this to you, but I too can read people's minds," said Marge, slowly turning her gaze to the floor. "You, your father, and I all have the ability to see through the unseen. See things that are more than what meets the eye. All of us have that same power you have right now."

        Serge just looked down to the floor, his mind going through his troubled thoughts. "I knew there was something going on. Hahaue, why didn't you tell me this matter before?"

        Marge averted her eyes to Serge once more. "Gomennasai, Saaji. I just couldn't bear to tell you the powers you are obtaining at this very moment. Your Chichiue and I planned to keep this a secret from you, but I'm not really sure if I can keep this a secret any longer," she said. "Lynx was right, though Saaji. There is something in you that we are keeping in secret for these past 17 years of your life."

        Serge glared at his mother, showing pain and a feel of betrayal. "But, why Hahaue? Why are you keeping this a secret from me?"

        Marge just stared at her son. "Because…everyone will know our secret. Only certain people know who we are like Radius and our neighbors in Arni Village. But we couldn't spread this or…the same fate will be put upon us like our ancestors. Gomen segare. I can't let your young life be in danger forever and you have so many things to go through still that you did not learn." Marge felt her tears coming in as painful thoughts came to her mind. Serge's eyes softened, knowing what he did and went over to his mother and hugged.

        "Gomennasai, Hahaue, I've been rough on you. It's just that I want everything to be cleared. I don't want to feel any more pain, anymore of this that is happening to me. I want these questions answered. I'm not sure if I can take this pain," said Serge, nuzzling into his mother like a child.

        Marge slowly hugged him back, feeling the sobbing breaths he has in his body. "Saaji, don't worry. You will find your answers." She looked at her son intently, gazing into his agonizing eyes. "I can foresee something coming to you. Your blood can't take any more confinement. It must release. The…secret…will soon be revealed."

        Serge just stared into his mother, looking at her eyes as she had a hint of a smile in them. "Yes, it will be out soon. And you will successfully succeed in your father's will. If only Wazuki was here, he would be so proud of you."

        Serge looked away for a moment, gazing out the window. "Hahaue…can you…?"

        "Can I what, segare?" asked his mother.

        "Can…you tell me…the secret…? Can you tell me what it is?" he asked, looking into his mother's eyes.

        She could see the determined look for an answer in his now glowing blue eyes. Marge smiled and shook her head. "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." She looked deeply into his mind and heart. "What Schala said to you is a prophecy, Saaji. One trigger will let that ancient blood boil and bring out that secret. Just think through your thoughts and don't let Lynx's get to you. I know you're strong enough to withstand his forbidding words."

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        Serge lay on the roof of his house, looking into the starry sky of the night. He lay there, thinking through his conflicting thoughts as he tried to put them together. Lynx's words no longer haunt his mind as his mother's words broke that luring spell. Serge still thought about his mother's words, somewhat understanding why his mother is trying to protect him. Yet, his thoughts started to think what the secret was. Could it be that their secret is something bad? Could they be outcast or the remaining people of some ancient clan? Or maybe they are not humans at all. Serge shook that thought out, noting himself that he should not think about that ridiculous assumption. However, Serge couldn't help but feel that it is almost near his time to release whatever it was inside. But only one trigger can let that secret out, not just coming out absentmindedly. Serge heaved a frustrated sigh. How will that secret come out?

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"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!" yelled 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*

        The dream of his young self still clung to him, making him confuse at times. Serge still is lost with so many feelings conflicting his heart. Then, he thought about the picture with Di and Kidd in it back in Tsubasa Heihe. He felt a sudden confusion in his heart as he lay there, looking up into the starry sky. Does Kidd still love Di after all this time? Serge stared into the sky sadly, wondering why he is feeling the way he is. It's not like he has feelings for Kidd or anything. Or…does he…?

        Serge felt even more lost when he thought about it. He could feel his heart thumping painfully in his chest. He heaved uneasy breaths, trying to parry that uneasy breath away, an indication that he is troubled.

        Somewhere below him, Kidd stood out in the balcony, gazing into the ocean's horizon. In that moment, Kidd's hair was down, wearing a simple sleeveless light blue nightgown that reached just inch above her knees on her light tan body. She smiled, as she loved the beautiful scenery of the ocean. She loved to see the two moon's glistening reflection on the sea's mirror-like water, making it glimmer through the night. "I wonder…how Di is?" asked Kidd softly to herself, closing her eyes as she reminiscence the times he spent with him.

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        "Kidd!!!" yelled a young Chibi Di, running to Kidd who was making a sandcastle with Gwena.

        "Di!! You feeling better?" said Chibi Kidd, giving him a hug.

        "Yeah, I'm fine now! Want to go to our secret spot?" asked Di, smiling.

        "Yeah. Gwena, you want to come?" asked Kidd.

        "Sorry, I gonna play with Ookami for a while. I'll see you two later," said Gwena as she ran inside. Di and Kidd just shrugged and ran to the direction of the forest.

        In the forest, there atop of a tree lay a small tree house, built for only four small children. Di climbed up the little tree house, helping Kidd. Once they opened the house to their tree house, they smiled as they gazed at the view before them, showing the sunset sinking into the horizon. "Look, Di. Isn't the sea beautiful?" asked Kidd, pointing at the sunset.

        "Yeah, it is beautiful. Not as beautiful as you," said Di, looking at her with loving eyes.

        "Ah, come on, you making me blush," said Kidd, her cheeks with a light pink hue. They both stared at each other, looking into the depths of their eyes. Kidd's little trance was soon cut off when she felt Di's breath on hers. "He smells like the ocean…just like that guy who saved me from before," thought Kidd as she slowly turned to the setting sun. She smiled as Di put an arm around Kidd's shoulder, both adoring the sun's beautiful movement to rest.

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        Kidd smiled as she remembered that time. Yet, her mind clicked when she suddenly had a recurring thought. Serge smelt like the ocean too and he still does, just like Di and that young man who saved her. Her mind was in a complete cloud. "Who could that person be if Di and Serge smell the same scent? Can it be Serge or Di?" she asked wonderingly. The fire incident from her past was slightly blank. She remembered everything except some parts of her rescue. Everything seemed so blurry. Yet, the only memory that stands out the most is the young man growing something in his back and disappeared into the night. Kidd wanted to know who he is so that she would thank him for doing his good deed to her. She truly wanted to know who he was so that they could become friends, like he said back then, almost like a promise. Kidd was about to go in when she noticed a sound above. Kidd looked up to see Serge lying on the roof, looking into the starry sky.

        She smiled and climbed the ladder to the roof where Serge lay.

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(*In here, put the music Escaflowne- Hitomi's theme to give it a little feeling in this part).

        Serge had his eyes closed, thinking through his thoughts, when he heard footsteps coming his way. Serge opened his eyes and sat up to see Kidd standing before him, smiling down at him. "Serge, you okay?" asked Kidd, sitting next to him.

        Serge smiled slightly and nodded, speaking no words for a moment as he gazed into the stars, with Kidd joining him. He was happy for her presence and he felt at ease whenever she is around. Knowing that he was still thinking through his confusing thoughts, he started thinking about his young life, going through every detail of what happened. When it comes to the time when he was only 10, everything seemed blank and he couldn't figure out why. He looked at Kidd, seeing her hair flowing with the wind. He smiled, realizing that the reason his memory was blank is because of the scene where he saw Kidd looking out into the sea of Opassa Beach. She was the mystery woman who saved him from his death. If it weren't for her, he wouldn't have met her and would not live this wonderful life he is in, even though it is rough at the moment.

        "Serge, is there somethin' troubling you?" asked Kidd, looking at his glowing azure eyes. "Remember what I told ya? You can tell me what yer thinking and I will try help ya."

        Kidd made a good point. He looked at her and smiled his cute grin, sighing as the wind eased his feelings. Slowly, Serge averted his eyes to the starry sky once more. "Saaji…that's my nickname in which it means Serge in my mystery language," he began. "Ever since I was young, Hahaue would always call me that name, including Chichiue before he died." He slowly closed his eyes, imaging his father and mother's faces. "I remember back then that we used to go to Opassa Beach and have lunch there every time the fish is near the shores of Opassa Beach. I remembered that Hahaue would make a bon fire for the fish to be cooked and Chichiue would always go out and hunt down the fish. I would watch him go and hunt and I would cheer for him after he caught one with just one stroke. The lunches would always be good with juicy fish and fresh steamed rice. Chichiue and I would take gallons of food while Hahaue would always scold us that both of us are the same. But, we were happy, happy to be a family." Serge paused for a moment. "After…Chichiue died…Hahaue and I tried to have lunch in the beach, yet it wasn't the same without him around." He lowered his head; his long bangs covering his eyes. "Until that time, it was…quiet around the house. With no noise of Chichiue's annoying snore and the noises he would make after trying to sneak in a midnight snack. I would always join him and surprise Hahaue that we ate all the chocolate cakes and desserts she made. We would always blame each other, trying to make her angry at the other." His thoughts ran to his mother. "Hahaue…I never seen her so happy. But after he died, her happiness soon deteriorated, feeling lonely in this world without someone to hold. I was the only family she had and she protected me as much as she can."

        Kidd listened intently, feeling sympathy towards Serge. "Now…after what my Hahaue told me, there is something that almost fits with my dream I would always have. A forgotten promise I made to Hahaue when I was little." The wind blew gently toward his direction. "I'm not really sure what the promise is, but I know it is something that has to do with my…secret…"

        "Your…secret?" trailed Kidd.

        "Yeah, the secret about…me and my family."

        "Did your mom ever told you about it?" asked Kidd.

        Serge shook his head. "No…she said she would tell me…when the time has come," he said, lifting the Chrono Cross to his eyes. "I don't know what she means by that…but I know that there is only one trigger that will only let that secret out."

        "What about your dream?" she asked, changing the subject a bit. "What was your dream about that led you to this conclusion of a forgotten promise?"

        Serge sighed, and looked up into the starry sky. "It is a dream when I was only three year old, when Chichiue and Hahaue are preparing lunch at Opassa Beach. I was on the cliff of Opassa Beach, waving at my parents who looked at me with worried eyes. With one leap, I somehow didn't fall and floated adrift in the sky. Apparently, I fallen one moment later and the next thing I know, I was held in Hahaue's arms, looking at me with worried eyes. I realized that we were still floating and I wondered how we were still hovering. That's when my dream ended…and I felt a sudden confusion after I woke up. That dream still haunts me and I still couldn't figure out the problem and situation of that dream. It's so confusing that it hurts my head." He started to rub his temples, trying to sooth the pain with his massage.

        "Serge…" she said, looking at Serge with worried eyes.

        "And then…it comes down to my visions I had. With a land consumed in flames with Demi-Humans attacking it, visions of the past and future, visions of every single thing that I could not comprehend. Every time I see clues that exactly talks about myself revolves to questions that needs to be answered." Kidd could feel the uneasiness coming into Serge. "I…just can't figure it! And it's paining my very soul!" Serge's voice sounded uneven now, making Kidd's worries increase. "I don't know what do anymore! The powers I'm obtaining, my body changing dramatically, what's going on with me?!" Serge yelled, feeling his breath becoming uneasy again.

        Kidd took this moment to settle Serge's emotions down, reaching to him with comfort arms around his back. Serge breath heaved in and out restlessly, his head right on Kidd's shoulder. He could feel her hands on his back, trying to keep his emotions from going crazy.

        "Serge…calm down," said Kidd. "You had a rough day. Don't torture yourself like this! I don't want to see you like this!" Kidd's voice became desperate as she nuzzled into his hair.

        Serge's breath eased a bit, feeling Kidd's own feelings being pained from his ordeal. Slowly, as if tired, he gently put his head on Kidd's lap, looking up into the starry sky with Kidd blocking his view. He eased his breath, feeling the sweat coming from his brow. Kidd slowly stroked his cheek, making him close his eyes in a somewhat pleasure emotion. "I just don't know what to do anymore, Kidd…I'm like a helpless kid who doesn't know where to go anymore," he said.

        Kidd listened to his voice, looking down at him with sad eyes. "With all emotions and thoughts come into together…I can't choose which is which or what is what. I can't even think straight."

        Kidd looked at her friend, stroking his cheek with much comfort and gentle as she can. "If Chichiue was here, then my answers would be long gone." Serge's closed eyes frowned. "But…he's not here…only in my dreams. I wish the answers will come to me right now. I really need help."

        "Serge," said Kidd. "You need to relax. You had a rough week after using so much energy from that battle with Di mate. You need your rest. Maybe if you sleep on it, your mind will be clear. Then, you have a refresh start on your thoughts. Whatever your mother said, it eases you." Kidd fell silent for a moment, gazing at Serge who was looking up at her with eyes of agonizing pain and lost. "Your Ancient Blood you speak of, mate. What do you think it is running through?" she asked, gazing loving at his azure eyes.

        "I…don't know. I guess something that is important to this world or something," said Serge.

        "Who knows? The outcome is really unknown, right? But…" Kidd looked in his eyes and kneeled down to him, placing her cheek against his. "Whatever happens…I'll stay by your side. No matter what, if Di is in my mind or if we're separate, I promise I'll stay by your side until your pain is gone. Until you find who you really are. No matter what, I promise to the stars that I would stay by your side," said Kidd, nuzzling her cheek to his.

        Serge smiled, quite content with her promise words. "Then, I'll stay by your side too. And I promise I'll protect you no matter what. Even it costs me my life. I want you to live on," he said, slowly drawing his arms around Kidd, putting her closer to his body. The two stayed like that for a while, not one of them letting go of each other. Kidd wanted to stay like that for an eternity, wanting his warmth to be near hers forever. Serge still lay on Kidd's lap, yet her top part of her body kneeled against his. Kidd increased her nuzzle on his cheek, sighing contentedly in his arms. Reluctantly, Kidd broke the awkward hug, and looked down to see Serge stifling a yawn. She smiled and played with his hair. "Like I said, you need your rest." Slowly, Serge stood up with Kidd's help. "Come on, tomorrow we'll start again with the third key. Hopefully it will be soon. I don't wanna see you hurt anymore." She slowly stroked his cheek. "Let's bring you to bed, sleepy head." Finally, they started to walk down the roof, glancing at the view of the sea before they went down to Serge's room.

        Serge was ahead of her when they were at the edge of Serge's roof. Kidd was about to kneel down when something caught her eyes. Slowly, she glances at that direction. The thing gently drifted to Kidd's direction, making her reach out and grab it gently in her hands. Cupping the thing in her two hands, she slowly opened her hands to reveal a single white feather glowing radiantly. "Another…white feather…?" she asked questioningly.

        Kidd averted her eyes to Serge to see his body surrounded by a strange white aura outlining his body like the feather. Kidd's eyes slightly widened, gazing into his mystery glow of his body. Serge turned to her, his cute smile easily visible seen through his face.

        Kidd could not help but have an eerie feeling that something is going to happen to Serge. Something good or horrible…whatever it was, she could sense that she might be the one who might be involved with this. Kidd might be the one who would bring the trigger to Serge's hidden secret out.

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        *End of Chapter 20- Restless thoughts need rest…

        Next time, of Chrono Cross: Angelus Errare…

Serge: The third key lies within the Sea of Eden…

Glenn: What there…? But how…?

        *Shows Marge hugging Serge before he leaves

Marge: Please be careful segare. I can sense that something with crazy anger will come forth to you…

Serge: Don't worry, Hahaue, I'll be careful…

        *Shows Lynx using his magic on Di…

Lynx: The one who is your enemy is Serge. He is the one who you should kill. He is the one who took away Kidd from you.

Di: Kidd…!?

        *Shows Serge, Kidd, Glenn, Orlha, Norris, and Leena at the entrance of Chronopolis…

Serge: I don't feel any monster's auras around here. They must have cleared when we have defeated Lynx here…

Kidd: Why do I got a feelin' that Di is going to be here…?

        *Shows Serge using the Chrono Cross to obtain the Third Key Sphere…

Voice: Give me the keys now Chrono Trigger…

Kidd: It's Di…!

        *Shows Serge and Omendi glowering at each other…

Omendi: It is time for your death Chrono Trigger. How dare you take away Kidd from me.

Serge: This is going to be our last duel. No matter how strong you are, I'll protect Kidd…!

        *Chapter 21: Sea of Eden…Final Battle…

        *So what do you think? Please review! I'm sorry if its kinda…quick but my mind is in another world. Until next time, Sayonara!!!!