Chrono Cross: Angelus Errare

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        Ohayo, everyone, and welcome to Chapter 27 of Chrono Cross: Angelus Errare. It's going to be rather slow with this due to writer's block on the ending of this. Usually I would get ideas from my mind since I always daydream, but somehow I'm still blocked. But don't worry. I'm still working on it. Either I am on my other own story, Spirit World of Daishizen, or that I'm still trying to make the ending up. There's probably going to be at least…3 alternate endings, but it's probably going to be a maybe. Anyways, thank you all for the reviews. And please review as well. Ideas of the ending needed, just in case if I'm completely blank. Enjoy the Story!!!

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        Within the skies of the world, it slowly started to turn blue, with the moons settling down its horizon. The moment the moons disappeared into the horizon, the sun rose brightly through the summer air, its rays giving light to the forests and village.

        Birds soon started to chirp on the brand new day. Its sing-song voice rang out through the quiet Arni Village, along with its other comrades as they flew to one window and the other. In the bright morning, Marge was the first to come out, opening the door to reveal herself holding an empty basket around her right arm. Slowly, she walked down and turned to the right, heading into the direction of the elements stand, where the early food stands are held.

        The house inside was quiet and peaceful, with the cats waking up from their deep slumber. The wind chimes started to ring with the wind as it started to pick up. The curtains started to lift gently with the wind, causing a little sunlight to come into Serge's room.

        Right on the comfortable bed, Kidd started to stir, feeling the small rays coming to her face. Slowly, she opened her eyes, quite frustrated that morning all ready turned up. "Ah…not now," said Kidd, turning slightly to the other side. When she turned around, her frustration has suddenly disappeared when she caught sight of a Guardian Angel sleeping protectively against her. Serge still had his arms around her, wearing a peaceful sleeping face. She smiled and snuggled into him as if seeking for his warmth. His arms tightened around her when he felt the different movement from Kidd. Slowly, he opened his blue eyes to see Kidd staring right at him. "Morning, mate," she said happily.

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Chapter 27- Disturbing news…Lynx's next move…

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        He smiled and pecked her on the lips tenderly. "Ohayo, Kidd," he said in his native tongue. "What do you want to do today?"

        Kidd sat up on the bed, still being held by Serge. "I don't know."

        He sat up with her, crushing her into his arms. "Let's just eat first, okay?" he asked, feeling his stomach grumble. Kidd gave a laugh and nuzzled against his cheek. "Sure, sure, of course, Serge."

        Serge smiled and stood up from the bed, grabbing his long shorts, the Chrono Cross dangling around his neck swiftly with his jerking movements. He put them on hastily and turned to Kidd. "Come on, let's see what Hahaue is making."

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        Once Serge opened the door from his room, the aroma of scrambled eggs and all kinds of tasty good food have filled downstairs. The intoxicating smell made Serge start to run down when Kidd grabbed him by his necklace. "Not so fast, mister," said Kidd. "Don't rush yourself down there or you might trip."

        "Aww, come on, Kidd. I'm hungry," said Serge pleadingly.

        "I know, but don't let yer hunger take over you like that," said Kidd with a smile.

        Serge sighed, and walked slowly with Kidd to the kitchen area of his home. In the kitchen, Marge spooned out a fresh batch of omelet when she caught the curtains lift. Slowly, she turned to find Serge, who was drooling, and Kidd smiling. "Ah, good morning you two," she said with a smile. "From the look of Serge's face, he must be very hungry."

        "You guessed it," said Kidd, pushing Serge to the dining table. "Anyways, do you need any help?"

        "No, I'm fine," said Marge. She put the spoon down and started to scoop some rice from another pot. "Oh, and your friends have just arrived in Arni. They are at Leena's house and they will be here in a few minutes."

        Kidd nodded and gave her thanks to Marge. Turning to her right, she giggled at the look of Serge, seeing him in his childish stubborn matter for not getting what he wanted. She sat next to him and patted his head. "Don't worry, Serge. Your mom is almost done with breakfast," said Kidd with a taunting matter. His face lightened at the mention of food. "But, just to tell you, Glenn and the others are here right now and they'll be comin' in a few minutes."

        "That's good. At least it saves us the trouble for going to Termina again. They must have been worried that we've been gone all night," said Serge. He was about to give Kidd a reassuring smile when he saw her in deep thought. He looked at her curiously, wondering what was on her mind. Slowly, he stared into the depths of her mind, using his abilities to sense the sudden worry on her face. "Kidd, is it about Di last night?" he asked after obtaining the right information about her worry.

        She looked up incredulously at Serge. "H-how did you-" she looked at his dilated blue eyes that are returning back into his normal blue. She smiled and lightly punched him on the arm. "I forgot that you could read people's mind…Mitsukaian." Her face hardened a bit when she turned to look at the table. "Yes, it's about last night, Serge. It's just that…I refused Di's proposal. I mean, I do like him, as a friend, but I'm not really sure if we are friends anymore after last night." She looked up into Serge's emotionless face that listened to her intently. "I pushed him down when he was about to kiss me. I know it's kinda rude, but it was the only way I can tell him that he is doin' the wrong option."

        "What happened after you pushed him, if you don't mind me asking?" asked Serge curiously.

          "Well…after I pushed him, I told him how I really feel. Of how I don't really know him after he came back suddenly after a few years of his disappearance. I told him that I refuse because it doesn't seem right. It was too quick for me to move on to another stage of my life. I wasn't ready…yet. By then, I realized that I love you more than anything. Even though I only knew you for a year and a few months, it seemed like I knew you since we were kids." Serge slowly drew her into a hug, trying to comfort her feelings.

        "Don't worry, Kidd. It will be fine. Just as long as you are true to yourself, everything will turn out just fine," he said. "Trust me, I can sense that once you talk to Di, everything will be all right." He drew from her a bit, and chastely kissed her. "If anything goes wrong, I'll be by your side."

        Kidd slowly nodded and leaned into his chest. "Thanks, mate."

        Right then, a knock was heard on the door, and Serge stood up to answer it, leaving Kidd to think through her situation.

        "There you are," said Glenn, after Serge opened the door. "You know, you had us all worried there last night."

        "I'm sorry. It's just that…I needed some time for myself," said Serge. Slowly, Serge moved away from the door, letting Glenn, Orlha, Leena, Norris, Korcha, and Di in by order. "You guys can sit down. I'll be back. I need to see if Hahaue is done with breakfast." Before long, Serge disappeared into the kitchen, leaving his friends sitting down on the couches in silence.

        From that moment, Kidd came in with her usual red attire, tying her long hair up sloppily. "Hey, guys," said Kidd as she sat with them.

        Glenn and Orlha looked up with worried eyes when Kidd sat with them. "How's Serge?" asked Glenn, watching Kidd sit in one of the chairs that overlooked the village.

        She smiled at everyone. "He's fine. No longer having that confused look in his eyes," she said pleasantly. Everyone gave a sigh of relief, except for one other who doesn't even know what is going on. Kidd looked down to the ground of Serge's home, her mind in deep thought about the situation that Di was close by and was staring at her.

        Few moments later, Serge came in with a chilidish look. "Breakfast is not ready yet," he sighed depressingly. "We have to wait for another hour." He sat on the chair next to Kidd, and looked up to the ceiling. "Man, so close yet so far. I'm so hungry right now and that smell is annoying me."

        Everyone laughed at his whinny position, seeing that Kidd speaks the truth. Glenn moved from his seat and looked at Serge. "Hey, Serge, let's spar," he suggested that made Serge's face lightened.

        "Hey, that's a good idea. The sooner we do something, the sooner the food will get in my stomach," he said as he stood from his seat, following Glenn outside.

        "I bet you I could beat you this time," taunted Glenn pointing an index finger with a determined grin.

        "No, tomodachi, I would win again," said Serge.

        "Wanna bet?"

        "Yeah, the loser has to give in 1000 gil per match. Deal?"

        "You're on!!"

 In the living room, only Kidd, Orlha, Leena, Norris, Korcha and Di sat in there with utter silence within them. Nothing much was talked about as they sat there, not knowing how to start the conversation.

        "Hey, Kidd, did you get any information about why he has been gone for six weeks?" asked Leena, breaking the silence few moments later of time.

        "Whaddaya mean?" asked Kidd, looking at Leena's eyes.

        "I mean, he's been gone for quite a while and he must have a reason for that."

        "Well…umm…" Kidd looked nervously around. She knew she must keep Serge's secret from going to the outside world. She wouldn't want her Serge to be in danger because of that petty reason. "I-I-"

        "Leena, can you help me in here please?" asked Marge from the kitchen room, interrupting their unwanted conversation. Leena smiled and stood up, leaving Kidd to sigh in relief in her chair.

        "Bad time to ask that," said Orlha. Kidd smiled and looked around only to meet Di's eyes with hers. They stared like that for a few minutes, not blinking or removing their gaze from each other. Kidd could feel that Di is eager to talk to her. She could feel the nervousness in her whole being, sensing the distress in Di for answers.

        Slowly, Di stood up, removing his gaze from hers and walked towards her seat, standing beside the chair as he looked out at the door, seeing Serge beginning with his sparring against Glenn. With one sigh, Di looked at Kidd. "Kidd, can we talk alone outside for a bit?" he asked, making Kidd jump.

        "Y-yeah, mate," said Kidd, standing up from her seat nervously. Slowly, the two walked towards outside, Orlha and Korcha watching their retreating forms.

        "Why do I gotta feelin' that somethin' has happened between those two and Serge and Kidd," said Korcha suspiciously.

        "You got that right," said Orlha.

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        Serge and Glenn just finish another round of sparring when their eyes met up with Di and Kidd walking to Radius' place. Glenn looked at the two questionably, but Serge looked at Kidd, watching her lingering gaze stare at him with desperate need for help and encouragement. Serge closed his eyes, and let his thoughts linger to Kidd's mind.

        "Don't feel discouraged, Kidd. Remember, be true to yourself and everything will be all right. As long as you tell the truth, you won't feel hurt about this. Just remember, if you need any help, I'm here for you Kidd. Aishiteru Kidd," he thought to Kidd. With those expecting words, Kidd's eyes lightened up and mouthed a "thanks" and "I love you too" to her Guardian Angel as she headed into the archway.

        Glenn notices the stare of love and compassion within Serge's eyes and he knew what it is about. "I am guessing that you all ready confessed your love for her, correct?" asked Glenn with a sly grin penetrating his face.

        Serge looked at him and smiled. "Yeah, and she confessed right back. Now that everything is taken care of, I can protect her forever as the Guardian Angel," he said. Glenn's mind clicked with the two words that hold mystery. "Guardian Angel?" What does he mean by that?" Serge turned to Glenn, growing into his fighting stance. "You'll find out soon enough," said Serge, knowing instantly what bothered Glenn's mind.

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        It only has been few moments when Glenn couldn't stand the thought of eavesdropping. Slowly, he drew away from his sparring stance and went up to Serge. "Hey, Serge. Do you want to see what they're talking about?" asked Glenn, pointing at the direction Di and Kidd were in.

        "No, of course not! Why would I do such a thing to eavesdrop?" asked Serge.

        "Come on Serge. Don't you want to back her up?" asked Glenn.

        "Yes, I do. But if only when I sense the distress in her. That's when I help Kidd out," said Serge.

        Glenn nodded his head and went back to his stance again. Yet, somehow, his mind was not completely locked into his spar against his best buddy. That thought of Di and Kidd's conversation never left his mind. With that thought completely consumed his mind, the young dragoon grew out of his stance and knelt against his wooden stick that they were using for sparring. "Serge, the suspense is killing me! I want to know what's going on?"

        Serge sighed. "Glenn… you and your eavesdropping habits. Can't you see that this is rude if we eavesdrop?"

        "I know, I know, but don't you want to know what they are talking about?" asked Glenn.

        Serge was about to say something, but stopped as he looked down shamefully. "…yes…"

        "Then let's go and hide behind that bush," said Glenn, running to that direction.

        "Wait. Even though I want to, I don't want to eavesdrop on them. Never will," said Serge. "And there is NO WAY you will talk me into it.

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        Rustle sounds of bushes started to create the sound in Arni Village with some leaves falling off of a certain bush. Right then, very slowly, Serge and Glenn popped their heads up from their hiding place to view the scene before them. "I can't believe you talked me into it," said Serge, his eyes narrowed in frustration.

        Glenn smiled and laughed quietly. "Hehehe, I got my ways," he said with a proud expression on his features. Sighing, Serge averted his eyes to Kidd and Di, who was just standing there in silence. Sensing that the conversation did not start, Serge waited patiently, other than the fact that Glenn was impatient at the moment for something to happen. "And I thought you were the patient one. Hail Glenn, the patient Dragoon," said Serge sarcastically.

        "Shut up!" retorted Glenn with a whisper.

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        The space near Radius' house was completely quiet and tranquil. The coolness within made Kidd ease a bit from her nervous situation as Di stood there silently, gazing off into space of the lush forest of Arni. Kidd sighed, wondering when the torture will come soon. She knew that something between their friendship will soon dissipate as soon as Di spoke his rich voice. She wondered what would happen. Would he yell out at her profoundly? Will this hurt her? However, deep within the depths of her mind, Kidd knew that Serge is there for her, as her protector, as her Guardian Angel. The thought of Serge eased her mind as she stared at Di with the courage to stand up for what she believed in within her feelings.

        Slowly, as if reluctant, Di turned to her with his eyes full of sorrow. This was never expected to Kidd when she gazed into his eyes. She would thought that he would give those eyes of anger and rage, showing the hurt and anguish that hinders the weak and sadness within. "Kidd…look," he began, sighing in the middle. "I know you are probably angry with me because of last night. But…I so ashamed to look at you right now because of my actions."

        He turned his head away a bit. "You were right, Kidd. All along, I let my feelings override me. I was too…stubborn and too arrogant to think that you wouldn't accept my advances. In which, I think what I did is unwanted and unexpected. I thought of Serge from the moment I saw him as a rival for your love and affection. I thought he would take you away forcefully and seeing together made me loathe him so about how close you were together as friends. So, I let my jealousy, my hurt to become the ruthless person I am. I never truly went through feelings during that passed hour. But when you spoke to me, that was when I realized…that I was only trying to force you to love me instead of letting you do whatever you desire. Don't feel bad, Kidd. It was my fault in the beginning to let this thing happen. I hurt Serge, I hurt you, and I even hurt myself. But most of all, after all the turmoil Serge has been through, I think I hurt him the most."

        Kidd nodded understandably. "It's true that you hurt him the most. You pained him a lot more than I was pained. Did you know he was about to leave us due to his hurt feelings?"

        Di whirled incredulously, looking at Kidd with surprised eyes. "He…wouldn't? Did I push him that far?"

        "Yes, obviously. People's emotions would make them do the crazies things. But, my point is if you let your lying emotions get to ya, something bad is bond ta happen. But, at least now you realized and regretted the deeds you did."

        Di bowed his down. "Please, Kidd. For my actions, please forgive me! I am truly sorry that things are so…problematic," pleaded Di.

        The winds gently swayed Kidd's blonde hair as she stood there silently to herself, thinking through her true feelings. Slowly, she turned to Di and gave him a friendly hug. "I forgive ya, mate. I knew that you would come to yer senses soon. Let's just forget about this whole thing last night."

        "Thank you, Kidd," said Di.

        "But, listen to me," said Kidd, breaking the hug to look at Di. "My feelings for you are still there, yet now, I have only the feelings of friendship. Deep within my heart, I love Serge more than anything in this world. Serge and my bond, from this point on, will never be broken if circumstances start to come. But, no matter what, I will love Serge the way I always do. Di, do you understand where I'm getting at?"

        Di nodded. "Yes I do Kidd. And I wish you and Serge's love will go on and on until the very day you two part. But I only wish there was a way I can help you guys on the journey."

        "There is always a way, mate. If there's a will, there's a way, like what Serge told me," said Kidd with a smile.

        Whispers of playful arguments were heard amongst the quiet bushes towards Kidd and Di's right. From there, Kidd cocked her head curiously, wondering what the strange noise that have suddenly aroused in their conversation.

        "See, I told you, there's nothing supicious," whispered a voice out loud to a specific other. Kidd perked her ears and listened intently to the voices that she think it was only her mind playing tricks.

        "Yeah, yeah, but let's listen further," said the other voice in the same tone as the first tone.

        "Come on, Glenn, couldn't we just spar a little more. It's only been thirty minutes since we sat here. Come to think of it, it's only thirty minutes away until breakfast." A huge sigh was heard and Kidd instantly knew who was in there. Sneakily, she went towards the bush, along with Di who was looking at Kidd oddly.

        "Hey, where are they? I don't see them anywhere now," said the first voice that spoke.

        "Maybe they went to a more solitude area," said the second voice known as the dragoon Glenn.

        "Kidd, what's the matter?" asked Di in a whisper as Kidd sided a bit so their line of vision would not see her near them.

        "Keep quiet. I'm gonna see who's spying on us," whispered Kidd, reaching for a branch filled with thick green leaves. More dramatic rustles were heard inside the bush. On the count of three, Kidd lifted the bush to reveal Serge and Glenn looking shockingly at the Di and Kidd.

        Surprised by this little ordeal, Serge began to laugh nervously along with Glenn who has his hand behind his head. Grabbing his sparring stick, Serge lightly hit Glenn with it on the head. "Err…hehehe…you're it? Hehehe… "

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        Thirty minutes have passed and the Chrono Gang in Serge's home have finally started to eat Marge's delicious morning breakfast. After a long sparring against Glenn, Serge woofed in most of the food, quite satisfied that he finally has food in his stomach, and enough money to help his mother with the house and food supplies. Glenn sat and finished eating, sighing a bit due to his little defeat against Serge. "Maybe I shouldn't bet anymore," said Glenn. "Or I might be broke like Karsh."

        "Yeah, you should or might have a gambling problem like him," said Norris, taking another sip from his orange juice.

        "I DON'T HAVE A GAMBLING PROBLEM!!" yelled Karsh angrily.

        Serge had just finished eating his fifth plate when he stood up, grabbing his plates and putting them into the sink. Right then, he went out to the sunny village of Arni, heading towards the pier. Before he walked out, he went to his mother in the kitchen. "Hahaue…is it okay…if I can…"

        Instantly, Marge nodded, knowing what he wanted. "I'll try to keep your friends in here with the desserts I just made. I know you will be going to stretch out your Tsubasa for a bit and a little fly through the sky. But remember, stay up high and put them back near Radius' place. Be back before nine, segare. I need to speak to you and all your friends by that time. It is an important matter to your journey," said Marge. Serge nodded and started to walk off. "And please be careful all right?"

        "Okay, Hahaue, I'll see you then," said Serge as he started to run out to the pier. As Serge passed by his friends, everyone looked in wonder as he ran towards the pier, somehow with an expression of excitement within them. Questionably, Di started to stand.

        "I wonder where he is going?" he asked, looking into that direction. "I'll go check on him for-"

        "Does anyone want dessert?" asked Marge, holding a try crammed with cheesecake, pastry, and bread.

        Glenn was highly up to it and stood up to get the first plate. "Don't mind if I do," he said as he whiffed down most of his dessert once he sat down. Once Glenn took the first plate, everyone else started to grab for the tray.

        Kidd sat there, and looked at Marge curiously. Noticing the gaze, Marge slowly leaned in to whisper into her ear with no one expecting it. "This is just a little set up in order for Serge to flex his wings. I'm just trying to hold them off until Serge comes back."

        "But wouldn't everyone be full?" asked Kidd worriedly.

        "Don't worry. My desserts are hard to resist," said Marge with another smile. "But, in this case, watch for Serge for me at the pier while I'll deal with your friends, okay?" Kidd nodded with her agreement and stood up, running to the direction of the pier without any heed of notice from her friends.

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        From the moment Serge have reached the pier, the fisherman or the kids were not there to witness Serge's new revealed power to fly. He smiled, knowing that he won't have a crowd to watch him take off with his wings. The winds from northeast started to pick up as he smelt the beautiful smell of the sea, all fresh with no pollution. Serge slowly walked towards the edge of the pier, feeling that today is a good day to fly through the blue sky. Smiling once more, he started to remove his shirt when he heard a voice behind him. He turned around and right there before him was Kidd, smiling at him as she walked towards him.

        "And where do you think yer goin', mate?" asked Kidd mockingly.

        He smiled and walked towards her. "I'm just going to stretch out a bit and fly for several minutes," he said, standing just a few feet away.

        "I know, yer mom told me and I just wanted to come out and watch take off," said Kidd, looking intently into his deep blue eyes. "Just be careful out there, okay mate?" Slowly, she hugged him lovingly. "I don't want anything happen to you."

        Serge returned the hug, feeling her warmth that is so familiar to his body. "Don't worry, Kidd. I won't let anything happen to me since I have you to think about," he said, breaking the hug slightly to look at her.

        She smiled at him, seeing that he is quite content at the moment. She knows that the expression he wore represents the urge to fly up into the sky that he always dreamed of to do one day. Now, with the wings he is gifted, he is able to fulfill that dream of the world. "I love you."

        Smiling, Serge leaned in and kissed her lovingly on the lips. "Ashiteru too Kidd," he said, breaking the kiss reluctantly. "I'll be back soon." With that, he took off his shirt, handing it to Kidd to hold until he returns. With one grunt, he flexed his back to sprout his majestic wings out, lose feathers starting to drift everywhere as he stretched them. Looking back one last time towards Kidd, he flapped his wings and soared up into the sky gracefully. From below, Kidd walked towards the edge of the pier and watched Serge fly to the sky in awe. Never did she ever see him fly so beautifully into the sky above, where the heavens stood and watch the people below. Calling out his name, she waved to his flying form, still in awe as he watched his majestic wings flap in rhythm. The winds slowly sang with Serge, flying higher and higher to the heavens above. Kidd smiled when his form no longer can be seen in her vision.

        "When Shiroi Tsubasa appears, peace shall soon come forth into this world," said Kidd, still gazing up into the sky. "I hope…those words truly speak the truth."

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        "Mmm, that dessert was so good," said Orlha as she finished another serving of her cheesecake. "It's so good that I can't even eat anymore."

        "That's Serge's mom for you. She would always make the greatest sweets ever," said Leena after putting down her small plate. "Look at Norris, Glenn, Di, and Korcha, they can't even stop themselves from eating them."

        "Mmm…this is good! I'll never stop eating!" said all the men in unison, grabbing another plate of dessert at the same time. Orlha and Leena couldn't help but laugh at what their friends are dealing with. This is one battle they could never get out of.

        Kidd came in few minutes later, holding Serge's black shirt in her arms. Everyone turned to notice her appearance, then went back to their eating with the dessert. "I guess Marge is right. It is hard to resist when comes to her desserts," said Kidd with a smile.

        "Hey Kidd, where did you go?" asked Orlha as Kidd took her seat from before. "I didn't see you leave the house."

        "Yeah, I just…wonder where Serge is goin' and I figured he would be swimmin' again," said Kidd, still holding Serge's shirt in her arms. "But he will be back soon."

        "Ah I see. But aren't you worried that he might leave you again?" asked Leena, getting into the conversation. "He left once. Probably the next time he won't return."

        Kidd and Orlha grew silent at the point Leena made out. True that Serge has left for quite a while without even telling them. But would he go that far as to not return ever again? Kidd shook that thought right out of her mind and smiled. "I know he will return, Leena. I just know he will. He made a promise to me that he would never ever leave my side. No matter what the circumstances are."

        Smiling, Orlha gave a thought. "Could it be that he actually…did it to you?" Abrupt clatters of silverware were heard in the now silent room. Orlha, Leena and Kidd looked to see the problem and found Norris, Korcha, Di, and Glenn looking at Kidd with looks of interests. Kidd turned away and blushed rapidly, knowing that everyone was starring at her with gawky and crazy eyes.

        "What are ya talking about?! He…never…did…it… to me yet. I just said that he made a promise to me, that's all. And he would never do that to me without asking me first!" retorted Kidd. Still blushing, she put her head down shamefully.

        The men shrugging, they went back to their eating desserts without another thought about the girl's conversation. "Opps…did I say that out loud?" said Orlha sweatdropping.

        "No kidding, Orlha," said Leena, also blushing. "You and your big mouth."

        "I'm sorry," said Orlha, scratching her head. "I was trying to ask you if you ever told Serge about your feelings. You know, how you love him so much after all these months."

        Now, Leena was the one who is interested. "Really? Kidd…you like…no I mean…love Serge?"

        "Why does everyone have to tease me?" pleaded Kidd with a sigh.

        After the men filled their fill, they all leaned back with a satisfying grin on their faces. "The best meal I ever had," said Glenn with a smile.

        "You're telling me," said Korcha. "Maybe I can get Serge's mom to make some more for take out."

        "Same here. Probably Karsh would like it too," said Glenn. "And I know how much of a sweet tooth he has."

        Di sighed happily and started to sit straight in his seat, grabbing the last plate of dessert. At the same time, Glenn was getting it. "Hey, I saw it first," said Glenn, touching the rim of the plate.

        "No, I don't think so, Glenn. I believe I saw it first," said Di, grabbing the plate further than Glenn.

        "Come on, be a pal and give me it."

        "Nope, unless you do the same."

        "But this the last cheesecake," said Glenn. "Come on, please?"

        Di started to bring the plate towards him. "Nope, I called shotgun for this one."

        Glenn moved towards him, trying to remove Di's hands from it. "Now, I called shotgun."

        Glenn and Di stared at each other with knives striking at each other as if they hated each other. Only one can have that cake and neither one of them wouldn't give it up. Growls started to be heard as everyone watched the two amusedly. Their moods all reminded of Glenn and Serge once when there was a situation like this.

        When Di was about win, a sudden lightening shock thought consumed his mind. He stood still, feeling his mind reverting from the cake to his thoughts. He did not move, or spoke in the matter, standing as he is with those surprise and fearful eyes upon them. The amused faces between the Chrono gang soon exchanged into fearful and concern eyes as everyone gathered around Di.

        "Di, what's wrong?" asked Leena, looking at his surprised widen eyes.

        Marge just came in when she notices the looks of everyone in the room. All attention were upon Di, and Marge somehow sense some evil presence coming through his mind. Taking her stand, she quickly went to everyone. "Everyone stand still and be quiet," warned Marge, looking intently into Di's widen eyes.

        "Why?" asked Kidd, looking at Serge's mother's expression. At the same moment, Marge turned to looked at Kidd, showing the heed of warning and the actions she will take. Kidd nodded and continued to stare at Di.

        Slowly, Marge closed his eyes and concentrated on Di's mind, letting her mind's thoughts free of everything except only the concentrations of reading Di's mind.

        "Di, what is the problem?" thought Marge to Di's thoughts.

        "Who's this?"

        "It's me, Serge's mother, Marge," she greeted, most quietly and carefully.

        "How did you-"

        "There is no time for that Di. You must tell me why are you suddenly frozen solid with fear. I can feel that you heard something that shocked you so much."

        Silence was brewed within their connection, Marge waiting for Di's fearful answer. Finally, after a few moments have passed, Di finally answered with more fear in his voice than before. "Lynx…he is trying to communicate with me through my mind."

        Marge gasped as she went back to the reality after hearing the dreadful news. "How can that be possible? After Serge broke the spell that binds you to Lynx's evil intentions, how can it be possible that Lynx can still communicate you?"

        "Lynx?!" everyone said in unison after hearing the distress within Marge's voice. "But…how?"

        Slowly, Di grew out of his little trance and eased down a bit, the fear still in his emotions. "Apparently, my whole evil self as Omendi is still not completely sealed yet," said Di.

        "Oh no…then are you gonna turn…"

        "No, Kidd. Serge gave me the power to control the power strongly. Somehow, he wanted me to keep this evil power. Yet, not evil, but good power. Like, good power disguising as evil power that was once wielded to me. That's probably how I can sense Lynx's thoughts trying to communicate with me."

        Glenn stood up from his seat, and started to pace around. "So…you are telling me that you can become the evil self before without even harming other's."

        "Yes, basically. I guess this is a new power I obtained when Serge cured me." He looked at his hands and smiled. "Thank you, Serge."

        Marge smiled. "Can he hear us through your hearing?"

        "No, he could only communicate with me."

        "Can you tell us what is trying to do?" asked Norris. "Maybe we can do something about that from here."

        Di nodded and started to concentrate his mind to only hear Lynx's communication waves. Sensing the black aura that reminded him of Lynx, Di surfed through it deeper until he could hear his words.

        "Di…are you there? Did you kill the Chrono Trigger yet?" The wave was weak, yet it was good enough to hear. "You might be fighting still, but listen to me. Once the planet is in the brinks of the eclipse, where the sun and moon pass each other, that is when we will start our attacks!"

        "No…he couldn't…!" retorted Di, his fist clenched fearfully.

        "What?" asked Kidd worriedly.

        "We will start our conquer soon enough! Once you retrieve the keys and the Chrono Cross from the Chrono Trigger, we shall gather the power from the "Holy Land" and start to fight all those who oppose us! That includes the friends of the Chrono Triggers after what they did to me! I shall take my revenge and there will be no way for them to defeat me. I will become the most important deity of this world, and pretty soon, I shall become the ruler of this world…no…the God of this petty world with the power from the "Holy Land"!! The humans will only be used as our source of pawns, the pawns that only want power. How dare they take every single dreams from everyone. How dare they intervene with my plans to become the greatest god ever by using the Frozen Flame. The Chrono Trigger will dearly pay for what he done."

        "He's…going to…he's going to…attack us very soon," said Di, sweat dropping from his brow.

        "Whaddaya mean?" asked Korcha, fearing for the worst.

        "Lynx is going to attack us and this world very soon once the eclipse has started."

        Marge's eye grew wide. "That is only in…one week pass."

        "Yes, and apparently, I am suppose to kill Serge and retrieve the Chrono Cross and the keys from him. Then with those ancient relics, Lynx would find the whereabouts of the "Holy Land" and break the seal upon the temple that wields the true source power of the land's invisible protection from the shield. But how can he possibly open it without the source of blood within his veins?" asked Di.

        "Wazuki's body," said Marge fearfully. "With Lynx having Wazuki's shell, he has the DNA and the right blood type to open the Temple of my homela…I mean…Holy Land. If he gathers the power within that Temple, the world would be in the brink of death and consumed by pure evil."

        Everyone's eyes drew to Marge, looking at her with unexpectant knowledge she has about the "Holy Land." Kidd grew in worried as she sensed many questions coming from them. Determined, Kidd started to change the subject. "Di, can you hear any of his elites' voices?" she asked.

        All eyes averted to Di as he closed his eyes and read through his thoughts. Shock came over him as he sensed two strong Kingmoaman and six other replicas of those bird demons' actions starting to exceed rapidly. "Oh…no…"

        "What is it?" asked Kidd.

        "I can sense some of the forces of those Kingmoaman and six other bird demons…they've spotted…"

        "Spotted who?" asked Kidd.

        "They…spotted…Serge…"

        Marge and Kidd grew in unreadable fear and worry. Kidd's face was pale as white, knowing something bad is going to happen. "Serge…no…!" With that, Kidd started to run out of the house.

        "Kidd! Where are you going?" yelled Orlha.

        "Don't worry. She will be waiting for Serge to return. You guys must be prepared if anything to happen to this village," said Marge.

        Norris, Glenn, Orlha, Leena, Korcha, and Di all nodded in agreement with Marge's words. "Just pray that Serge will return safely," said Marge, looking out the window with a worried look in her eyes.

        Kidd ran swiftly into the pier, stopping at the edge as she looked up into the blue sky. Fear read all over her face, watching for Serge to come. "Serge…please come back safely. I need you here with me…I love you too much to lose you. I love you Serge." She closed her eyes, hopefully her thoughts would reach him for his safe return.

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        Above the many lands of El Nido, soaring just above the clouds, Serge flapped his wings downward, feeling joy within his flight. His wings flattered majestically in every beat he made, white feathers drifting loosely from its space in his wings. Smiling that gusts are good, Serge let himself drift through the sky freely.

        "Maybe I shouldn't of asked Kidd to come along with me," he said regretfully. "She would have loved this view."

        Serge was enjoying this little morning flight, soaring up and down, side to side. He loved the feel of this little adventure he just learned six weeks straight. Just when he was about to go further with his fun, a shocking aura sensory made Serge stop in his little flight adventure, becoming aware of this situation. Serge beat his wings once, making him stay there and float above the clouds. Cautiously, he closed his eyes and dowsed for that aura, concentrating only his mind on that thought. An image flashed to reveal two big bird demons and several smaller bird demons started to come his way. Serge opened his eyes to show the fighting spirit rising within him. "They must have wondered who was flying other than them." Now, he could sense they are closer. "Shou, it's too late to go down." The Chrono Cross brightened and out appeared the Masamune, still sharp and shiny as ever. He held firmly in his right arm, twirling it to give it a feeling. "Chikushou, I have to kill them all. I can't let Lynx know that I am the last remaining survivors of the Mitsukaian tribe of "Seichi no Mitsukai"." He gave one last breath before any regret overcomes him. "All right, here goes. My first fight in the sky."

        Beating his wings, he charged forward, as if using his DashandSlash tech. skill on the ground.

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        "Hey, leader, where could that creature be?" asked one of the smaller birds from the group.

        "I am not sure," said the lead Kingmoaman. "But whatever it was, it will pay dearly for having wings like us!"

        Right out the sky, a white glimmer shimmered just a few yards away, making the whole Bird Demon gang stop its flight. "What was that?" asked the second-in-command Kingmoaman.

        "I don't know. Could it be a meteoroid spell cast upon us?" asked the first smaller bird demons.

        "Hehehe, there's no way anyone can beat us up in the sky. We are unbelievably invincible when comes to the sky," said the first Kingmoaman proudly.

        "But…sir…"

        "Quiet, let's see what this so-called "Magic" has any affect on us."

        "But…"

        "Shut up you! Or you face consequence later," said the leader, quite flustered.

        With the graceful flight that was never expected, the light soon turned to a figure charging at them with the fully force of his speed, giving them the attention of the bird demon gang. "WHAT?!"

        The figure stopped right below them and turned around to reveal himself, holding his swallow in his usual fighting stance. "It…can't be…" said the lead Kingmoaman.

        "It's…the Chrono Trigger. Serge!" said the last small bird minion.

        "In the flesh," said Serge, showing anger within his eyes.

        "And…he has-" The second-in-command Kingmoaman stared right into Serge's pure white wings, in an arch position to hold Serge afloat. "Wings. Sir, he has wings that look like…"

        "No! I won't believe it! He's the remaining survivors of the Mitsukaians!" said the leader, gasping in surprise. "I never expected to be him! The Chrono Trigger who defeated Lord Lynx!"

        "So they know who are the Mitsukaians are," said Serge to himself. "They must be one of the descendants who evolved into much more better demons than before. So the Legend of the Mitsukaians are not just in human minds, but also in the Demi-Humans and demons all alike as well."

        "Do you want us to attack him?" asked one of the smaller birds.

        The lead Kingmoaman smiled sinisterly, showing the arrogant bird as he is. "Apparently, we will have the advantage. This…Mitsukaian must be a rookie to fight in battle up in the sky. Hehe, Lord Lynx would honor us if we have the Chrono Trigger, surprisingly a Mitsukaian, in our clutches. And we would finally rule the world over all humans with the power Lord Lynx will obtain from the "Holy Land"!"

        "Give no quarter, destroy him!" yelled the second leader Kingmoaman. At once, every single minion of the smaller bird demons stand in their form, pointing their weapons at Serge. In triangular formation, the smaller bird demons attacked Serge head on, without even going out of line.

        "Using their powerful attacks on me? Heh, they think I'm just a novice," said Serge. "Think again." Right when the birds were about hit Serge, he moved gracefully and swiftly with good agility and accuracy. Up above the formation, Serge spiral dived down on them with his Masamune in front of him. The bird demons did not see that coming when Serge smashed almost half of their troops within one maneuver. After his technique, Serge flapped his wings quickly to avoid an attack from another group of bird demons from above, this time, not in their formation. "I knew there was more to it than this," said Serge, aiming himself to the troop above.

        From above, numerous Bluemoaman and Redmoaman were charging at Serge. Quick as a cheetah, Serge dodged every attack from the front Bluemoaman and Redmoaman, and after a little summersault with his wings, Serge double slashed his way around the group until every last one them is dead and gone. Serge turned around and readied himself in stance once more, aiming directly at the two Kingmoaman.

        "I can't believe this!" said the leader. "It's as if he's been to the sky all this time. How can he gain an ability that fast?"

        "Sir, of course you know he is a Mitsukaian. Who knows what powers he yields!" said the second-in-command.

        Quickly, Serge sensed another group coming from behind. Another flying summersault, Serge managed to catch one who was charging at his bare back. From there, he swung a full swing with his Masamune, killing instantly the remaining troops of that particular group. Turning to his right, he spun around to dodge another troops attack and killed them instantly. For a few minutes, it gone on like that. Serge fighting after fighting every troop. He had some minor injuries due to carelessness since he felt his wings ache due to his overuse on techniques. He still didn't gain that much ability to be able to get use to fighting the skies yet, but he will manage to fight only. After thirty minutes have passed, only Redmoamans in many numbers and the two Kingmoamans remained. Serge turned to see that the Redmoamans were circled around their two leaders, protecting them as much as they can.

        "Err…I don't have time for this. Let's end this!" retorted Serge as he concentrated on the powers of the Chrono Cross. It glowed brilliantly and started to form a white-bluish aura around him.

        "What do you suppose he's doing?" wondered the lead Kingmoaman.

        Below the battle in the skies, the waves under the sea started to become more rapid. The aura surrounding Serge started light down upon the ocean's surface, creating a whirlpool down below. Right then, Serge lifted his right upward, calling upon the waters. With one gesture, the ocean water below suddenly came up and aiming directly at the bird demons, the water's current movement headed straight into them, causing them to die exceedingly in number due to every single Redmoamans weakness against water.

        The water soon dissipated only to reveal the only remains from the major tech. skill was the two Kingmoamans. They suddenly shock in fear as they saw Serge flying towards them with eyes that made their feathers stand up tall. "You, go back to the fortress and tell this to Lord Lynx," whispered the leader. "Hurry, go!"

        With an understanding nod, the second Kingmoaman flew as fast he could, trying to avoid this losing battle. He was home free when suddenly Serge came right in front of him, scaring the Kingmoaman to death. "How did you know that I was-"

        "As long as I can read people's minds, I can sense what your intentions will come," said Serge. "And I won't even let you go even near telling Lynx about the survivor of my clan."

        The Kingmoaman tried to escape, but Serge managed to manipulate it completely, sealing its remains in the seal in which evil goes to. Serge stood there, starring into space when a sudden PhotonBeam shot him right on his right arm. Behind, he turned to face the lead Kingmoaman looking at Serge with the evil look, arrogant look in its eyes. Serge winced, but still held his Masamune on as he charged forward with god-like speed that the Kingmoaman didn't that coming. With one quick movement, Serge killed the Kingmoaman.

        Once the body of the Kingmoaman disappeared, Serge floated there as he looked into space, panting a bit after his long ordeal fight. The winds picked up once more, easing Serge's angry emotions to ease. Somehow, when he felt the winds, something was different about them. A difference in which portrays a significant startle of the winds, with the violence it portrayed within. Once then, Serge turned to that source of the wind's strange gust. A smell of dead blood started to fill in the air, making Serge gag out painfully. He instantly knows where that smell is coming from. Northeast from him, a dark cloud surrounded a lone, yet huge fortress that was built dark and gloomy. Thunderstorms surrounded that very place, coming to the verge of raining acid rain due the environments use of pollution.

        The young Mitsukaian drew his eyes to a narrow and angry state, knowing that the place he is seeing at the moment was none than Lynx's Dark Fortress. He flew this far to see it in view above the sky. Noticing the range he is from the ground, Serge flew a few distances away, making sure that Lynx would not see him. "The smell of blood. It's definitely his fortress. Heartless and cold the fortress maybe seen, inside, there is a lot of torture for those who are captured." He looked on with sympathy for those who are captured and for those who have face so much punishment in their lives. "Using us humans as pawns to keep him satisfied. That is no God. That is some kind of Devil. Prometheus is no traitor at all, Lynx is the true traitor."

        Before long, Serge turned to the direction of Arni, and flew to that direction without looking back into the dark fortress. "I promise everyone for their freedom."

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        The clouds moved along the blue peaceful sky of Arni, with the Blue Dragon Isle far away in the horizon. Kidd still stood, now sitting, there for forty minutes straight, waiting for her love to appear. She knew that Serge would be safe. He is not the kind of person to ever break a promise. At least, he did once, but for a certain reason. Sighing, she kept her eyes on the beautiful sky, the color in which matches her cerulean eyes. Her heart started to beat in rhythm, easing her a bit in the process.

        Sometimes, Kidd would always see a little object flying towards her, perking her feelings up. Yet, up close, it was only a seagull, which passed by. "Why do I get so excited about little things?" said Kidd silently, burying her head in between her legs. "At least give me a signal that it is actually Serge."

        As if on cue, a white glimmer surrounds the figure up above, its white wings huge around it. She looked and stood, knowing instantly whom it is. Upon standing, she started to run towards the flying figure.

        Serge noticed the figure running towards him and he flew as fast as his wings can carry. After reaching the concrete piers of Arni, Serge outstretched his arms, waiting for Kidd's tight hug to come.

        "Serge!" she called, leaping into his arms lovingly. Serge grabbed hold of her, letting his long wings shield her back as if she was cold. "You're okay."

        "Of course I'm okay," said Serge. "Why wouldn't I be?"

        "It doesn't matter. At least you're here with me," she said, feeling rather comfortable in his hug with his wings wrapping protectively against her. He smiled and tightened the hug, feeling rather tired by this incident. Looking up, Kidd notice the tired look in his eyes. Slowly, she leaned in and pecked him on the lips, giving the courage for him to stay awake. "Come on, let's go. Everyone is worried that you might have died." Removing his hold around her, he slowly furled his wings back into his back.

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        Chapter 28- TBA