I Will Always Be There

First CC fic, but I had waited with these fics until I finished the game. Well I finally did.

If you didn't save Kid, Doc told you someone from Zenan gave him the Hydra Humor. Well, these are these guy's thoughts after the orphanage scene.

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Serge, Kid, and myself, walked down the empty halls of Viper Manor. The place had been deserted ever since Viper and his gang headed toward Fort Dragonia. Even when Porre took over, this place was still quite empty. Most Porre soldiers had gone to Termina anyway. I didn't bother, I just went to the bar, hiding. I was a little surprised when Lynx entered. But then I realized it wasn't Lynx.

It was Serge, but in Lynx's body. It was so odd to believe it at first, but I had seen so much in my life, I'd believe practically everything. He was with a Porre soldier and that blacksmith, Zappa. Later, he had left with Karsh, but I didn't bother. I just sipped from the wineglass I held. I had been wondering where Kid was. Lynx had taken her, and I felt helpless.

I had made a promise years ago. Well, a vow is more like it. Right before I left with the Time Egg she had made, she made me vow that I would protect Kid, no matter what it took. I traveled to Medina, where I had hoped to find an old accomplice, only to find him dead. He had passed away quietly, without a single worry. He had been smiling, even in his sleep. She had told him to go home, but I knew. When I had arrived, the Black Wind was whipping violently around his house.

The Black Wind, ha!! Porre thinks they know the Black Wind, thinks they ARE the Black Wind! Whatever gave them THAT idea! Only a few possess the ability to hear this sacred wind, and there are none in Porre that do, I know as much as that.

I had left him alone, and had headed back to her house, only to find it in shambles. It was still burning, and I can still smell the wood burning, hear the wood crackle, and the screams of everyone burning alive. I had paid no heed to the flames, and had rushed into the flames. I knew where she would've gone, so I hurried to her mother's room. I hurried down the corridor, but when I got there, all that was left were her glasses. They were broken and part of the glass had melted to the wood floor. The sheath on the wall was empty, so I figured she used the Masamune to defend herself.

My mind had gone crazy with sadness, an emotion I thought I didn't possess, and I had fallen to my knees, crying. I hadn't cried in ages, not since my sister had disappeared, and that had been when I was 6. She had awakened an unknown emotion inside of me, something I had never known since my mother…

Almost immediately though, my sadness was overcome with rage. No one was left. Prometheus was probably as good as dead too. The others had been killed too, or had long since past. I was the only one left. My powers centered and I clenched my fists tightly, drawing blood from my bare hands. My teeth gritted as my fangs grew back to their original size. With a roar of fury, I had simply exploded in blind rage. I remember little of what had happened, but I did learn that Lynx had killed her.

Kid… I searched the whole mainland for her, but I couldn't find her, no matter how hard I tried. I managed to find a Hydra though, but others had killed it. All that had remained was its Humor. I took it with me, not really knowing why. I took a boat, and set sail for El Nido, where I knew Lynx would be. But I realized that after what I did to Porre, people began looking for me. So I had to hide myself, but in a way, that enabled me to move around freely without drawing attention. I even had to exchange my weapon for a different one.

Like that, I became who I am now, and I traveled around the El Nido mainland, searching for Lynx… and Kid. It didn't help though. It was absolutely hopeless. Needing a rush, I decided to bust in on Viper Manor. The old prophet at the bridge made a bet with me. She said I couldn't get a certain item from the Manor within a week, without getting caught. I was in real deep, but I knew that the fort was not impenetrable.

That's when I had felt her enter the room. I had looked up in confusion, and had nearly gasped, hadn't I controlled myself. She had aged, but I recognized her easily blond hair and ocean blue eyes immediately. It was Kid.

She was with a boy with dark blue eyes and clear purple eyes, and a girl with red hair and blue eyes. I felt the Black Wind swirling around the boy, but he was still standing, like he wasn't supposed to be there. They told me they had to bust into Viper Manor, and that the prophet on the bridge told them to ask me for help. I had thought about it carefully. It would mean I could keep an eye on Kid, meaning I'd be able to keep my vow after all.

I had agreed, and we left toward the shrines, where we hired this kid named Korcha. Viper Manor had been tougher than I had imagined, but it didn't really matter to me. What had mattered, was Kid. When Doc told us of the Hydra Venom, I didn't quite know what to say. Then Harle showed up, and began making fun of Kid. I could've strangled her right then and there.

After Harle left, Serge received Kid's amulet. Or more precisely, my sister's amulet. Serge said he had no idea of what to do, and Korcha, for some reason, flipped. He refused to let us borrow his boat, but his mother simply took the boat and made Korcha stay in Guldove. I had told Serge I had wanted to stay in Guldove too, to look around. Amongst something else. I gave Doc the Hyper Humor, threatening to rip his heart out if he told anyone I was the one who gave it to him. If Kid would ask, he was to tell her it was someone from the mainland that gave it. That wasn't a lie though. I WAS from Zenan after all. Also, I told them to hide the girl's clothing so she couldn't escape. It was quite hilarious to see Kid walk around in a gown, though I didn't voice my thoughts.

Afterward, we headed to Fort Dragonia, where we fought Lynx. When "Serge" mentioned the name I hadn't heard in years, I thought I'd choke in shock. I was unsure of how Serge knew, but I received my answer soon enough. When he stabbed Kid, I knew who he was. The world went black then.

When I woke up, I was in Termina. Confused, I headed back toward the bar. Then, when Serge came back, in his own body, he told me he needed my help. Kid wasn't with him, which I found strange. When I asked where she was, Serge had shook his head, saying he didn't know. I had nearly choked when I had seen the weapon he now had.

It was the Masamune! Only… it was stronger now. After some thinking, I realized that Doreen was with those two rascals. Serge said it was now called the Mastermune. Appropriate.

Chronopolis was a place I'd like to forget. The Frozen Flame had been there… and the Black Winds had made me want to vomit, that's how bad it was. Lavos hadn't been half as bad.

Lynx's explanation caught me off guard, but we fought him nonetheless. After killing him, Kid climbed to the top of the machine, standing above the Frozen Flame. I had wanted to scold her and order her to get down, but I knew she wouldn't listen. It's how she's always been, even as a child. I didn't know what to think when she went into a coma.

Then, when we were transported to the past by Masa, Mune and Doreen, I felt horrible. The heat made my eyes tear, nearly dehydrating the colored contacts I had. When we were in the corridor, I was transported back to the present, leaving Serge on his own. When Serge came back, Kid woke from her coma, only… there was something in her eyes. Something I've only seen with two other people. Her gaze was directed at Serge. I instantly knew that my little niece, had fallen in love. I wish she had been there to see this.

We entered the room to Luccia's workshop, and she gave Kid a letter… from Lucca. My heart skipped a beat at the mention of the young scientist's name. True, she had been a few years younger, but it didn't seem to bother either one of us. Kid silently read the letter, in which Lucca explains what we have all been through.

Crono… Marle… Ayla… Glenn, or "Sir Froggie", as I used to call him… Robo, or "Prometheus"… Lucca… and myself.

None of them were called by names, but I could never forget them. None of them. Especially Lucca. Nor would I ever forget the vow I made.

Whether you know or not, Kid, I will always be there for you.

Don't worry about a thing.

Uncle Janus will always protect you.

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For those of you who are too thickheaded to understand this, this was from Guile's perspective. Guile just looks too much like Magus to let it slip. And besides, in "Radical Dreamers" Guile is indeed Magus! Hey, does anyone know where I can download an emulator for "Radical Dreamers" anyway?