A/N: Hi guys!!!! Wassup?! I'm exhausted from all of the work that I've been
into.gosh I hope I can cope up with all of the school works that I've been
into. I hope you like this chapter. There are some revelations about Harle
while Kid and a rest of the Chrono team except Harle and Razzly make a
temporary exit. I hope you review!!!!
To Blueknight, thanks for being there all the way..
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there was a knock on the door. " who's that?" a muffled voice asked. " it's me." Someone said. " come in." the muffled voice said. the door opened and Harry came inside. " what do you want?" someone asked him. " I need-I want to talk to you, Harle." Harry said. the curled body on the bed straightened and sat up.
Harry closed the door in order to have some privacy. " is there something I can do for you?" Harle asked him with a sad voice. " I see you've decided to study at Hogwarts." Harry started and walked towards her bed. " I can make my own decisions, Harry. all you have to do is live with it." Harle told him. she rested her body against the headboard. Harry sighed and sat down next to her.
" why would you do that? Please Harle-I can't take the fact that you would want to die protecting me just because it was a mission of your father." Harry sighed. " it's not merely a mission to him, Harry. it's his passion." Harle corrected him. there was silence inside the room.
" look Harle, don't do this to me. One more death and I'll crack up. I can perfectly take care of myself-" Harry said but Harle cut him off. " Not when you're vulnerable to Voldemort." Harle snapped at him. Harry's knuckled turned white and he went rigid. " I'm quite capable of protecting myself, thank you." Harry said with a dignified voice. He was about to leave the room when Harle spoke.
" I know how it feels to be tainted Harry. you can't help yourself if you keep on ignoring the fact that you really are tainted. I know you don't want this Harry but let me do it. make me feel that even a tainted person can do something good to others."
Harry sat there frozen while starring at her poker face. He was quite surprised that Harle did not show any emotion even though she's saying something that can struck any human heart awake from their dreams and make them face reality.
" I grew up to become evil Harry. almost all of the people I encounter regard me as one. A human being can be so judgmental. They don't see what's within." Harle said. she looked away from him and stared at the window.
" Harle-" Harry murmured but he chose to keep quiet and listen. " you don't know how it feels to be branded as the seed of darkness, the spawn of evil. I grew up thinking that I was because people brought me up that way. They could care less about me but not about my mission. Everything is mission to me." Harle continued.
" the very moment my mom was killed, my fate was destined. A wave of wrath caused me my awful destiny. Do you want to know what my fate was?" Harle asked him. her voice was monotone. Harry was speechless. Harle stared at him.
" my fate was to put an end to mankind. My mother was a part demi-human, a part dragon to be exact. When she was killed, the rest of my kind, the dragons, decided to put an end to man's cruelty. That's how I disappeared from this earth. I became the Dragon Daughter, the instrument they need to carry out their plans to wash out mankind from the face of the earth. I was the Dark Moon Dragon or the Lunar Dragon, after my mother's sole title. I was raised to hate mankind. I was taught how to kill one when need arises. I was taught to hate the world so bad that my inner self was shrouded by a dark shadow, making me a mere killing machine, void of emotions." Harle said and brought her knees up to her chest and hugged them like a scared kid.
Harry went closer to her and circled his arms around her.
" but fate's grasp on me loosened when I met Serge and the others. My human part kept on screaming at me that I should forget about my duty and live life as a normal person but everytime I looked at Serge and the moon, I was reminded of my destiny. It was my duty to kill Serge and bring Lavos back to life. In the end, I have to fight him and I lost. I was about to die but surprisingly; I was freed from the Bind of Fate. My makers released me when I started crying for my mother's help. I was left to live on my own then on, alone, deserted and deprived of a family that I should have had if not because of my fate." Harle mumbled against her knees and started to sob.
Harry brought her close to him. he could feel his heart breaking into a million pieces seeing his jester crying like a lost child in his arms. " I'm sorry." Harry whispered against her head. " I'm so sorry." he said again while she tremble in his arms.
" you just don't understand a thing." Harle sobbed against his chest. " I'm so sorry, Harle. Make me understand." Harry whispered. With desperation to comfort her he held her face up to look at him and kissed her forehead. Harle closed her eyes at the contact he made but silent tears continued to flow down her cheeks.
Harry was so scared for he did not know how to comfort her. he kissed her eyes, kissing her tears away. He felt like she was a fragile crystal that can shatter any moment in his arms. he kissed her nose, assuring her that he would always be there for her.
Harle opened her eyes and gazed at Harry's handsome face. How silly of her to dream about killing everyone including this man who vowed to remain at her side no matter what happens.
Harry was so drawn to her that he lowered his lips on hers without hesitations. Harle was stunned but was able to recover and respond to his kiss. Tears had stopped from falling and all was left were unspoken feelings.
Harry's world stopped revolving for a moment. if he's to die, he would want it now. he felt fulfillment while having Harle in his arms, returning his kiss, loving him. all those pain that he felt drifted away and what remained was love, an undying love for the woman who wanted to die for him.
When they broke apart, Harle's head was spinning. Everything happened to fast and she's unable to grasp. Harry was staring intently at her, enjoying the twinkle in her eyes. " you go to sleep now ok? you've had a tough day." Harry said and kissed her forehead again. Harle was still speechless when he tucked her to bed. Before he left, he gave her another kiss for her to linger on.
" Harry." Harle called when Harry was about to open the door. " hmm?" Harry murmured and gazed at her. " thank you for the dog and for being here." Harle said. " its nothing Harle. Goodnight. Sweet dreams." Harry said. with that, Harle closed her eyes and drifted into an easy sleep. Harry sighed in relief before he went out of her room.
When he climbed to bed, he took Harle's unopened gift with him. when he opened the gift, he was mesmerized at the ornament in front of him. it was a set of silver rings, one of a stag, the other of a dog and the last one was a wolf. There was a fine silver chain too. Harry caressed the three rings one by one and felt them link an invisible part of him inside. after a few moments, he recognized a peculiar object with the gift. It was a black breast plate with ivory trimmings and three diamonds that completed its meaning of elegance. Then there was a note attached and it says:
Harry, Never took the breastplate off. it will protect you from Voldemort. It is
better than Occlumency, trust me.
Harle
" wow Harle!" Harry whispered in awe. He didn't know what was the plate for but he tried it on and felt very comfortable. " this must cost a fortune!" Harry said while tracing the ivory lines. Harry became so attached to the gift that he slept with the breastplate on. it felt like the plate molded itself to fit every contour of his chest and felt very light.
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Days had passed by so fast that it came as a surprise for Harry that he'll be starting his sixth year at Hogwarts next week. Mrs. Weasley did the shopping for them and Harry got new sets of robes because the old robes he used to wear were a few inches short for him now. Harle got her new robes and books and everybody was expecting she'd be a Gryffindor.
It was Sunday and the Order just finished a meeting. Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny were to wait inside the tearoom for news.
Charlie came in looking very sad. " Professor Dumbledore wants you to go downstairs." Charlie told them with a solemn voice. Harry looked curiously at him but followed.
When they got downstairs, everybody looked so sad while Kid, Guile Orlha and Glenn were packing up some things. " hey where are you going?" Ron asked while staring at the things they are packing. " we're leaving." Orlha told him.
" what?! But to where?" Hermione asked in disbelief. " we need to go to a mission and it's very important." Guile said. " but why are you leaving so soon?" Ginny asked, teary eyed. " Kid paused from packing. " this is not a place for the Radical Dreamers to unite, Ginny. In order to fulfill this mission, all of the members of the RD must come but we cannot stay here, it's too risky." Kid told her.
" so, Harle and Razzly are leaving too?" Harry asked apprehensively. " Harle and Razzly are staying." Glenn told him. " but do you need to leave? The house is big enough for all of us." Hermione insisted. Kid sighed. " it is a dangerous job to reunite the Radical Dreamers, Hermione. The house might collapse if we try to do it here. there are so many personal conflicts going on within the group and all would be in vain if we do it here." Kid explained.
" but who shall lead you now? I mean, you told us that Serge was the former leader." Fred asked. " Kid shall become the temporary leader since Harle can't leave. If we're able to track down Serge, then we'll bring him in." Guile told them while examining a porcelain wand. Harle and Razzly came in carrying a big trunk.
" here, let me help you." Bill said and helped in carrying the trunk. " do you have that you need?" Professor Dumbledore asked them. " we just need the exact amount of the needed elements and we're off." Kid told him. Harle tossed an old scroll to Kid. " I don't need that but I believe you do. Use it." Harle told her. " the Smithy Spirit, thanks." Kid told her. then to Harry's surprise, Harle started to hand out breastplates just like the one in his possession, the only difference is the color and the gems.
Guile took a white breastplate with black diamonds in it while Glenn took the yellow one with emeralds. Kid took the light blue plate with rubies while Orlha took the red one with sapphires. " I thought you've disposed of the things connected to the war." Kid told her while examining the breastplate. " I know how to inventory my stuff." Harle said in a monotone voice while she spread out a large leather clothe containing small balls of six different colors, red, blue, yellow, green, white and black.
" take all the necessary elements you need. don't worry, I have more." Harle told them. each of them took lots of different colored balls. " are we allowed to use Summons?" Glenn asked her. Harle took a large leather box from the trunk and it revealed shiny balls in different colors with stars on it.
" here, take two of each." Harle told them. " two? Are you sure? Using one could almost wipe out a city off a map!" Orlha reacted. " you better have something up your sleeves." Razzly told them. they hesitantly took four balls, all same colors and placed it in their inventory. Harle gave Kid and some sort of electrical gadget. " since you'll be in Serge's place, you better have this. if you're out of elements, call either Razzly or me and one of us will be there to help." Harle told her.
" are you sure they need all that stuff?" George asked Harle. " The Radical Dreamers have their own way of dealing a mission." Guile told her. Harle handed Kid a new knife while Orlha a pair of stone gloves. She gave Guile a new rod. " she turned to Glenn. " I hope Eilanzer is still in good shape." Harle told him. " never better." Glenn raised his sword. " always remember, retain your low profiles. You might bump into somebody that you don't want to see and you know who it is." Professor Dumbledore.
" once you had a sighting of the weapon, contact me immediately. Remember, do not touch it or let it touch you, got me?" Harle asked them. " hai." They grumbled. " Glenn, are you perfectly aware of your mission?" Professor Lupin asked him sternly. " Certainly! I must deliver this message to the person the message is intended to." Glenn said. " if you need anything else- " Harle said when Orlha interrupted her.
" you do have my brooch?" she asked. Harle rummaged inside the trunk and gave Orlha a sapphire brooch. " thanks." Orlha said. " remember, do not leave all at once. You have different assignments so consider time frame. Scala, you go last. Make sure they're equipped before they leave." Harle said and disappeared with the trunk.
" I just can't believe you're leaving already!" Hermione complained. Kid pulled Harry aside. " Harry, please take care of Harle while we are away." Kid told him. Harry looked curiously at her. " please promise me that you will never let anything happen to her." Kid gripped his arms in urgency. " ok, I promise." Harry winced. Kid sighed in relief. She released him and took out her old knife. " here, take this." Kid told him.
" me? But why?" Harry asked her. " just take it. you might need it in the future." Kid told him and thrust the knife into his hands. " but I don't know where to use this." Harry complained. Kid sighed. " look Harry, it may look useless to you right now but keep it. use it to protect Harlequin in the future. I can feel that you'd need this. do you understand, Harry? " Kid told him. " ok." Harry nodded, getting freaked out by Kid's actions. She then thrust six red balls in his hands.
" use this only when you need it." Kid told him. " what are these?" Harry asked her. " just keep it, Harry. when need arises, just crack the ball open with you're fingers. Remember this Harry, use it only when desperate need arise." Kid said before leaving him dumbfounded in the corner. When he saw Mrs. Weasley approaching, he quickly hid the objects Kid gave him inside his pocket.
" are you alright there, Harry dear?" Mrs. Weasley asked him, noticing his pale face." Yeah, I'm good." Harry told her. he could see Ron, Hermione and Ginny looking pale too. bet that Guile and the others gave them something too. Harry felt himself getting nervous. The familiar pressure sagged on him once again.
" scared?" He heard Charlie asked Kid. " quite but I'll be fine." Kid assured him. " take care of yourself." Charlie said and took her hands. " Charlie, don't worry about me. I'll be fine. I'm a survivor, right?" Kid told him. " but I can't stand you being away." Charlie told her. " remember to call on me. You know how to reach me, right?" Kid asked him. " yeah." Charlie said sadly. " don't be sad, Charlie. I would not be able to leave and complete this mission." Kid said and held his chin. " ok." Charlie told her.
Harry sighed. He could not believe such parting. What could have been so urgent that made Kid and the others leave?
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Harle paced slowly inside her room. There are some things that you can't quite say to your subordinates. Harle has a gut feeling who the traitor is but she's afraid to say it, especially to Glenn. The burden was sagging on her like she's carrying the whole world.
There was a knock on her door.
" come in." Harle said. Professor Lupin came in.
" Glenn already left." Professor Lupin told her. Harle sighed. " is there any problem?" Professor Lupin asked her. " I was just thinking over some things." Harle told him. " like what?" Professor Lupin asked. Harle sighed again. " did Professor Dumbledore tell you what was the name of the weapon?" Harle asked him. " nope. He says that he is not pretty sure about it and he doesn't want to give away wrong information." Professor Lupin told her.
Harle looked away. " the weapon is a sword." Harle told him. " a sword? Why would Voldemort wanted to wield a sword to kill Harry?" Professor Lupin asked, getting confused. " Professor Dumbledore only knew it common name. It is referred as The Grand Lion sword but we call it the Masamune." Harle told him. " so?" Lupin asked her.
" It was an accursed sword once owned by Serge's predecessor, Chrono. 20 years later, the evil taint on it resurfaced and the weapon became untouchable for it possesses anyone who touches it until it finds its true master. Glenn's father, Garai died by its blade. It was then hidden in the gate of the Dead Sea." Harle paused and sighed.
" then?" Professor Lupin prompted. " a few years later, Glenn's older brother, Dario and his best friend, Karsh decided to look for the sword as a present for Master Viper's daughter, Riddle, Dario's fiancée. They found it but Dario touched it and got possessed. Karsh killed him even if it's against his will though Dario did not die. he just lost his memory." Harle said.
" wait, are you trying to tell me that this Karsh-" Professor Lupin started but Harle interrupted him. " no, you got it wrong. It's the other way around." Harle told him. " you mean-" Professor Lupin gasped. " it was just an assumption that's why I kept quiet. I don't want to say anything unproved. But once the sword touches you, it leaves a mark on your soul, a mark of eternal yearning for it, to have and conquer it, to kill people using it." Harle told him.
" oh God! So where is this Dario?" Professor Lupin asked. " I don't know. I haven't gathered as much information needed when I was still at El Nido." Harle told him. " you better tell this to Dumbledore." Professor Lupin told her. " no! I told you I did not want to say anything without proving it. and besides, I don't want to hurt Glenn's feelings." Harle told him. Professor Lupin sighed and stared at his hands. " but when?" he asked.
" in just time, Remus." Harle told him.
Professor Lupin stood up. " ok, if that's what you want but better tell him soon. I gotta go." He told her. " ok." Harle said. " I need to fix some things, you know." Professor Lupin winked at her. " I know and good luck." She told him.
" thanks." Professor Lupin said and went out of her room.
Harle was left still looking confused inside her room. She paced back and forth until she went to her drawer and took a pack of cards. She shuffled it for a couple of times and examined its condition. She took an Ace of Spades and threw it against the wall. It embedded itself on the wall like it's a sharp thing. Harle sighed. " it's time for me to use this again." She murmured. She closed her eyes and remembered the dream she had, the one with the Evil Harlequin killing Harry.
" but not on them. I shall use this to cut his throat." She said and hid the cards again.
A/N: hi!!!! How was it? Corny? I don't know.you'd be the judge. A lot of new names were mentioned again. Let me explain them to you. some appeared in the previous chapters that I forgot to explain. ^_^
Lunar Dragon a dragon god who has the power of the
moon.
Lavos a creature that came from a meteorite that wanted to
created havoc on El Nido. The key to finding it is a Frozen
Flame. He capture Kid's alter ego, Scala and was trapped
with her on an unknown dimension. He is the reason why
there are two worlds, the Home world and the Another world.
he is the main villain in the game of Crono Cross for
everything bad started from him.
Radical Dreamers a band of dangerous thieves that Kid
became a member of. In this story, they are composed of
Serge and the others, out to destroy Lavos.
Smithy Spirit a scroll containing a black smith's spirit
that can fix your weapons anytime, anywhere.
Breastplates they are actually from the six elemental
dragons and they are element blocking armor where yellow is
against green, red to blue and black to white and vice
versa.
Elements colored balls as big as marbles that contain
elemental magic.
Summons elemental creatures that can be summoned by a
skilled magician (e.g. Serge). Warning: very hazardous to
use!
Eilanzer Dario's sword that passed down to Glenn
Masamune known as the Grand Lion sword and owned by
Chrono then passed down to the rightful owner, Serge. It is
an accursed sword, full of evil that can possess anyone who
touches it. There are three spirits inside the sword,
Scala's soul as a kid, Chrono's soul as a kid and Grenn's
(Glenn?) soul as a kid. They guard the Masamune.
Chrono Late king of El Nido and ancestor of Serge. He
is the husband of Scala (huh?) but he's not connected to
Kid.
Garai father of Dario and Glenn, he is first person ever
killed by the blade of the Evil Masamune.
Dario brother of Glenn and the 2nd person possessed by the
Masamune.
Karsh Dario's best friend and rival. He believed he killed
Dario in order to save him from the accursed sword.
El Nido Serge's country.
Master Viper ruler of El Nido, boss of Lynx and
Harlequin.
Luccia a scientist who likes to experiment of
organisms. She works for Viper.
Four Devas means " the four Generals" including Karsh and
Glenn.
Serge the main protagonist in Chrono Cross. He is very
quiet. He nearly died when he was still young because he
received a bite from the panther Lynx. He made contact with
the Frozen Flame that made him became the Son of Man,
predecessor of Chrono. He is the rightful owner of the
Masamune and needs to save the world from the Dragons, a
super computer named Fate and Lavos.
Dead Sea a mysterious part of El Nido which was shrouded
by black cloud. it holds the key to unraveling the secret
of Fate.
Riddle lady of the Viper Manor, daughter of Master
Viper and fiancée of Dario.
Viper Manor house of Master Viper and an army base for his
troops.
P.S: whew!!!!!! Gosh!!!! I'm really, really sorry for making this hard for you but please bear with me. I love you all!!!!!!!! please review!!!!!!!!.
To Blueknight, thanks for being there all the way..
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there was a knock on the door. " who's that?" a muffled voice asked. " it's me." Someone said. " come in." the muffled voice said. the door opened and Harry came inside. " what do you want?" someone asked him. " I need-I want to talk to you, Harle." Harry said. the curled body on the bed straightened and sat up.
Harry closed the door in order to have some privacy. " is there something I can do for you?" Harle asked him with a sad voice. " I see you've decided to study at Hogwarts." Harry started and walked towards her bed. " I can make my own decisions, Harry. all you have to do is live with it." Harle told him. she rested her body against the headboard. Harry sighed and sat down next to her.
" why would you do that? Please Harle-I can't take the fact that you would want to die protecting me just because it was a mission of your father." Harry sighed. " it's not merely a mission to him, Harry. it's his passion." Harle corrected him. there was silence inside the room.
" look Harle, don't do this to me. One more death and I'll crack up. I can perfectly take care of myself-" Harry said but Harle cut him off. " Not when you're vulnerable to Voldemort." Harle snapped at him. Harry's knuckled turned white and he went rigid. " I'm quite capable of protecting myself, thank you." Harry said with a dignified voice. He was about to leave the room when Harle spoke.
" I know how it feels to be tainted Harry. you can't help yourself if you keep on ignoring the fact that you really are tainted. I know you don't want this Harry but let me do it. make me feel that even a tainted person can do something good to others."
Harry sat there frozen while starring at her poker face. He was quite surprised that Harle did not show any emotion even though she's saying something that can struck any human heart awake from their dreams and make them face reality.
" I grew up to become evil Harry. almost all of the people I encounter regard me as one. A human being can be so judgmental. They don't see what's within." Harle said. she looked away from him and stared at the window.
" Harle-" Harry murmured but he chose to keep quiet and listen. " you don't know how it feels to be branded as the seed of darkness, the spawn of evil. I grew up thinking that I was because people brought me up that way. They could care less about me but not about my mission. Everything is mission to me." Harle continued.
" the very moment my mom was killed, my fate was destined. A wave of wrath caused me my awful destiny. Do you want to know what my fate was?" Harle asked him. her voice was monotone. Harry was speechless. Harle stared at him.
" my fate was to put an end to mankind. My mother was a part demi-human, a part dragon to be exact. When she was killed, the rest of my kind, the dragons, decided to put an end to man's cruelty. That's how I disappeared from this earth. I became the Dragon Daughter, the instrument they need to carry out their plans to wash out mankind from the face of the earth. I was the Dark Moon Dragon or the Lunar Dragon, after my mother's sole title. I was raised to hate mankind. I was taught how to kill one when need arises. I was taught to hate the world so bad that my inner self was shrouded by a dark shadow, making me a mere killing machine, void of emotions." Harle said and brought her knees up to her chest and hugged them like a scared kid.
Harry went closer to her and circled his arms around her.
" but fate's grasp on me loosened when I met Serge and the others. My human part kept on screaming at me that I should forget about my duty and live life as a normal person but everytime I looked at Serge and the moon, I was reminded of my destiny. It was my duty to kill Serge and bring Lavos back to life. In the end, I have to fight him and I lost. I was about to die but surprisingly; I was freed from the Bind of Fate. My makers released me when I started crying for my mother's help. I was left to live on my own then on, alone, deserted and deprived of a family that I should have had if not because of my fate." Harle mumbled against her knees and started to sob.
Harry brought her close to him. he could feel his heart breaking into a million pieces seeing his jester crying like a lost child in his arms. " I'm sorry." Harry whispered against her head. " I'm so sorry." he said again while she tremble in his arms.
" you just don't understand a thing." Harle sobbed against his chest. " I'm so sorry, Harle. Make me understand." Harry whispered. With desperation to comfort her he held her face up to look at him and kissed her forehead. Harle closed her eyes at the contact he made but silent tears continued to flow down her cheeks.
Harry was so scared for he did not know how to comfort her. he kissed her eyes, kissing her tears away. He felt like she was a fragile crystal that can shatter any moment in his arms. he kissed her nose, assuring her that he would always be there for her.
Harle opened her eyes and gazed at Harry's handsome face. How silly of her to dream about killing everyone including this man who vowed to remain at her side no matter what happens.
Harry was so drawn to her that he lowered his lips on hers without hesitations. Harle was stunned but was able to recover and respond to his kiss. Tears had stopped from falling and all was left were unspoken feelings.
Harry's world stopped revolving for a moment. if he's to die, he would want it now. he felt fulfillment while having Harle in his arms, returning his kiss, loving him. all those pain that he felt drifted away and what remained was love, an undying love for the woman who wanted to die for him.
When they broke apart, Harle's head was spinning. Everything happened to fast and she's unable to grasp. Harry was staring intently at her, enjoying the twinkle in her eyes. " you go to sleep now ok? you've had a tough day." Harry said and kissed her forehead again. Harle was still speechless when he tucked her to bed. Before he left, he gave her another kiss for her to linger on.
" Harry." Harle called when Harry was about to open the door. " hmm?" Harry murmured and gazed at her. " thank you for the dog and for being here." Harle said. " its nothing Harle. Goodnight. Sweet dreams." Harry said. with that, Harle closed her eyes and drifted into an easy sleep. Harry sighed in relief before he went out of her room.
When he climbed to bed, he took Harle's unopened gift with him. when he opened the gift, he was mesmerized at the ornament in front of him. it was a set of silver rings, one of a stag, the other of a dog and the last one was a wolf. There was a fine silver chain too. Harry caressed the three rings one by one and felt them link an invisible part of him inside. after a few moments, he recognized a peculiar object with the gift. It was a black breast plate with ivory trimmings and three diamonds that completed its meaning of elegance. Then there was a note attached and it says:
Harry, Never took the breastplate off. it will protect you from Voldemort. It is
better than Occlumency, trust me.
Harle
" wow Harle!" Harry whispered in awe. He didn't know what was the plate for but he tried it on and felt very comfortable. " this must cost a fortune!" Harry said while tracing the ivory lines. Harry became so attached to the gift that he slept with the breastplate on. it felt like the plate molded itself to fit every contour of his chest and felt very light.
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Days had passed by so fast that it came as a surprise for Harry that he'll be starting his sixth year at Hogwarts next week. Mrs. Weasley did the shopping for them and Harry got new sets of robes because the old robes he used to wear were a few inches short for him now. Harle got her new robes and books and everybody was expecting she'd be a Gryffindor.
It was Sunday and the Order just finished a meeting. Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny were to wait inside the tearoom for news.
Charlie came in looking very sad. " Professor Dumbledore wants you to go downstairs." Charlie told them with a solemn voice. Harry looked curiously at him but followed.
When they got downstairs, everybody looked so sad while Kid, Guile Orlha and Glenn were packing up some things. " hey where are you going?" Ron asked while staring at the things they are packing. " we're leaving." Orlha told him.
" what?! But to where?" Hermione asked in disbelief. " we need to go to a mission and it's very important." Guile said. " but why are you leaving so soon?" Ginny asked, teary eyed. " Kid paused from packing. " this is not a place for the Radical Dreamers to unite, Ginny. In order to fulfill this mission, all of the members of the RD must come but we cannot stay here, it's too risky." Kid told her.
" so, Harle and Razzly are leaving too?" Harry asked apprehensively. " Harle and Razzly are staying." Glenn told him. " but do you need to leave? The house is big enough for all of us." Hermione insisted. Kid sighed. " it is a dangerous job to reunite the Radical Dreamers, Hermione. The house might collapse if we try to do it here. there are so many personal conflicts going on within the group and all would be in vain if we do it here." Kid explained.
" but who shall lead you now? I mean, you told us that Serge was the former leader." Fred asked. " Kid shall become the temporary leader since Harle can't leave. If we're able to track down Serge, then we'll bring him in." Guile told them while examining a porcelain wand. Harle and Razzly came in carrying a big trunk.
" here, let me help you." Bill said and helped in carrying the trunk. " do you have that you need?" Professor Dumbledore asked them. " we just need the exact amount of the needed elements and we're off." Kid told him. Harle tossed an old scroll to Kid. " I don't need that but I believe you do. Use it." Harle told her. " the Smithy Spirit, thanks." Kid told her. then to Harry's surprise, Harle started to hand out breastplates just like the one in his possession, the only difference is the color and the gems.
Guile took a white breastplate with black diamonds in it while Glenn took the yellow one with emeralds. Kid took the light blue plate with rubies while Orlha took the red one with sapphires. " I thought you've disposed of the things connected to the war." Kid told her while examining the breastplate. " I know how to inventory my stuff." Harle said in a monotone voice while she spread out a large leather clothe containing small balls of six different colors, red, blue, yellow, green, white and black.
" take all the necessary elements you need. don't worry, I have more." Harle told them. each of them took lots of different colored balls. " are we allowed to use Summons?" Glenn asked her. Harle took a large leather box from the trunk and it revealed shiny balls in different colors with stars on it.
" here, take two of each." Harle told them. " two? Are you sure? Using one could almost wipe out a city off a map!" Orlha reacted. " you better have something up your sleeves." Razzly told them. they hesitantly took four balls, all same colors and placed it in their inventory. Harle gave Kid and some sort of electrical gadget. " since you'll be in Serge's place, you better have this. if you're out of elements, call either Razzly or me and one of us will be there to help." Harle told her.
" are you sure they need all that stuff?" George asked Harle. " The Radical Dreamers have their own way of dealing a mission." Guile told her. Harle handed Kid a new knife while Orlha a pair of stone gloves. She gave Guile a new rod. " she turned to Glenn. " I hope Eilanzer is still in good shape." Harle told him. " never better." Glenn raised his sword. " always remember, retain your low profiles. You might bump into somebody that you don't want to see and you know who it is." Professor Dumbledore.
" once you had a sighting of the weapon, contact me immediately. Remember, do not touch it or let it touch you, got me?" Harle asked them. " hai." They grumbled. " Glenn, are you perfectly aware of your mission?" Professor Lupin asked him sternly. " Certainly! I must deliver this message to the person the message is intended to." Glenn said. " if you need anything else- " Harle said when Orlha interrupted her.
" you do have my brooch?" she asked. Harle rummaged inside the trunk and gave Orlha a sapphire brooch. " thanks." Orlha said. " remember, do not leave all at once. You have different assignments so consider time frame. Scala, you go last. Make sure they're equipped before they leave." Harle said and disappeared with the trunk.
" I just can't believe you're leaving already!" Hermione complained. Kid pulled Harry aside. " Harry, please take care of Harle while we are away." Kid told him. Harry looked curiously at her. " please promise me that you will never let anything happen to her." Kid gripped his arms in urgency. " ok, I promise." Harry winced. Kid sighed in relief. She released him and took out her old knife. " here, take this." Kid told him.
" me? But why?" Harry asked her. " just take it. you might need it in the future." Kid told him and thrust the knife into his hands. " but I don't know where to use this." Harry complained. Kid sighed. " look Harry, it may look useless to you right now but keep it. use it to protect Harlequin in the future. I can feel that you'd need this. do you understand, Harry? " Kid told him. " ok." Harry nodded, getting freaked out by Kid's actions. She then thrust six red balls in his hands.
" use this only when you need it." Kid told him. " what are these?" Harry asked her. " just keep it, Harry. when need arises, just crack the ball open with you're fingers. Remember this Harry, use it only when desperate need arise." Kid said before leaving him dumbfounded in the corner. When he saw Mrs. Weasley approaching, he quickly hid the objects Kid gave him inside his pocket.
" are you alright there, Harry dear?" Mrs. Weasley asked him, noticing his pale face." Yeah, I'm good." Harry told her. he could see Ron, Hermione and Ginny looking pale too. bet that Guile and the others gave them something too. Harry felt himself getting nervous. The familiar pressure sagged on him once again.
" scared?" He heard Charlie asked Kid. " quite but I'll be fine." Kid assured him. " take care of yourself." Charlie said and took her hands. " Charlie, don't worry about me. I'll be fine. I'm a survivor, right?" Kid told him. " but I can't stand you being away." Charlie told her. " remember to call on me. You know how to reach me, right?" Kid asked him. " yeah." Charlie said sadly. " don't be sad, Charlie. I would not be able to leave and complete this mission." Kid said and held his chin. " ok." Charlie told her.
Harry sighed. He could not believe such parting. What could have been so urgent that made Kid and the others leave?
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Harle paced slowly inside her room. There are some things that you can't quite say to your subordinates. Harle has a gut feeling who the traitor is but she's afraid to say it, especially to Glenn. The burden was sagging on her like she's carrying the whole world.
There was a knock on her door.
" come in." Harle said. Professor Lupin came in.
" Glenn already left." Professor Lupin told her. Harle sighed. " is there any problem?" Professor Lupin asked her. " I was just thinking over some things." Harle told him. " like what?" Professor Lupin asked. Harle sighed again. " did Professor Dumbledore tell you what was the name of the weapon?" Harle asked him. " nope. He says that he is not pretty sure about it and he doesn't want to give away wrong information." Professor Lupin told her.
Harle looked away. " the weapon is a sword." Harle told him. " a sword? Why would Voldemort wanted to wield a sword to kill Harry?" Professor Lupin asked, getting confused. " Professor Dumbledore only knew it common name. It is referred as The Grand Lion sword but we call it the Masamune." Harle told him. " so?" Lupin asked her.
" It was an accursed sword once owned by Serge's predecessor, Chrono. 20 years later, the evil taint on it resurfaced and the weapon became untouchable for it possesses anyone who touches it until it finds its true master. Glenn's father, Garai died by its blade. It was then hidden in the gate of the Dead Sea." Harle paused and sighed.
" then?" Professor Lupin prompted. " a few years later, Glenn's older brother, Dario and his best friend, Karsh decided to look for the sword as a present for Master Viper's daughter, Riddle, Dario's fiancée. They found it but Dario touched it and got possessed. Karsh killed him even if it's against his will though Dario did not die. he just lost his memory." Harle said.
" wait, are you trying to tell me that this Karsh-" Professor Lupin started but Harle interrupted him. " no, you got it wrong. It's the other way around." Harle told him. " you mean-" Professor Lupin gasped. " it was just an assumption that's why I kept quiet. I don't want to say anything unproved. But once the sword touches you, it leaves a mark on your soul, a mark of eternal yearning for it, to have and conquer it, to kill people using it." Harle told him.
" oh God! So where is this Dario?" Professor Lupin asked. " I don't know. I haven't gathered as much information needed when I was still at El Nido." Harle told him. " you better tell this to Dumbledore." Professor Lupin told her. " no! I told you I did not want to say anything without proving it. and besides, I don't want to hurt Glenn's feelings." Harle told him. Professor Lupin sighed and stared at his hands. " but when?" he asked.
" in just time, Remus." Harle told him.
Professor Lupin stood up. " ok, if that's what you want but better tell him soon. I gotta go." He told her. " ok." Harle said. " I need to fix some things, you know." Professor Lupin winked at her. " I know and good luck." She told him.
" thanks." Professor Lupin said and went out of her room.
Harle was left still looking confused inside her room. She paced back and forth until she went to her drawer and took a pack of cards. She shuffled it for a couple of times and examined its condition. She took an Ace of Spades and threw it against the wall. It embedded itself on the wall like it's a sharp thing. Harle sighed. " it's time for me to use this again." She murmured. She closed her eyes and remembered the dream she had, the one with the Evil Harlequin killing Harry.
" but not on them. I shall use this to cut his throat." She said and hid the cards again.
A/N: hi!!!! How was it? Corny? I don't know.you'd be the judge. A lot of new names were mentioned again. Let me explain them to you. some appeared in the previous chapters that I forgot to explain. ^_^
Lunar Dragon a dragon god who has the power of the
moon.
Lavos a creature that came from a meteorite that wanted to
created havoc on El Nido. The key to finding it is a Frozen
Flame. He capture Kid's alter ego, Scala and was trapped
with her on an unknown dimension. He is the reason why
there are two worlds, the Home world and the Another world.
he is the main villain in the game of Crono Cross for
everything bad started from him.
Radical Dreamers a band of dangerous thieves that Kid
became a member of. In this story, they are composed of
Serge and the others, out to destroy Lavos.
Smithy Spirit a scroll containing a black smith's spirit
that can fix your weapons anytime, anywhere.
Breastplates they are actually from the six elemental
dragons and they are element blocking armor where yellow is
against green, red to blue and black to white and vice
versa.
Elements colored balls as big as marbles that contain
elemental magic.
Summons elemental creatures that can be summoned by a
skilled magician (e.g. Serge). Warning: very hazardous to
use!
Eilanzer Dario's sword that passed down to Glenn
Masamune known as the Grand Lion sword and owned by
Chrono then passed down to the rightful owner, Serge. It is
an accursed sword, full of evil that can possess anyone who
touches it. There are three spirits inside the sword,
Scala's soul as a kid, Chrono's soul as a kid and Grenn's
(Glenn?) soul as a kid. They guard the Masamune.
Chrono Late king of El Nido and ancestor of Serge. He
is the husband of Scala (huh?) but he's not connected to
Kid.
Garai father of Dario and Glenn, he is first person ever
killed by the blade of the Evil Masamune.
Dario brother of Glenn and the 2nd person possessed by the
Masamune.
Karsh Dario's best friend and rival. He believed he killed
Dario in order to save him from the accursed sword.
El Nido Serge's country.
Master Viper ruler of El Nido, boss of Lynx and
Harlequin.
Luccia a scientist who likes to experiment of
organisms. She works for Viper.
Four Devas means " the four Generals" including Karsh and
Glenn.
Serge the main protagonist in Chrono Cross. He is very
quiet. He nearly died when he was still young because he
received a bite from the panther Lynx. He made contact with
the Frozen Flame that made him became the Son of Man,
predecessor of Chrono. He is the rightful owner of the
Masamune and needs to save the world from the Dragons, a
super computer named Fate and Lavos.
Dead Sea a mysterious part of El Nido which was shrouded
by black cloud. it holds the key to unraveling the secret
of Fate.
Riddle lady of the Viper Manor, daughter of Master
Viper and fiancée of Dario.
Viper Manor house of Master Viper and an army base for his
troops.
P.S: whew!!!!!! Gosh!!!! I'm really, really sorry for making this hard for you but please bear with me. I love you all!!!!!!!! please review!!!!!!!!.