Two Faced Innocence
By Timberwolf220
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Xenosaga. So go away and leave me in peace!!!
PAIRINGS: Shion x chaos KOS-MOS, Junior MOMO
A/N: Due to the fact that KOS MOS is not exactly a name, I have changed the name around for this story. Bear with me! And due to the fact it would seem weird to have 'chaos' name in small latter, I have made it capital. Also, I know there is no proof of Shion x chaos in the game, but this one of those random experiments one tries out.
There is Kos-Mos x chaos, so enjoy!
KOS-MOS: Keiko
DEDICATIONS: To Angevar who showed me this game and gets her butt kicked by her younger brother every time. And to my reviewers who have waited patiently for the next installment.
Part Two
Garnet Built Dreams
There was a distinct sound of glasses clinking against each other.
Mr. Morettzi sipped the red wine suspiciously as if on the act of discovering poison, "So the proposal is still on."
"Yes," replied the voice, "It's still on." The voice seemed laced in doubt, "I'm not so sure it will work. In fact, I think it's highly unlikely."
Mr. Morettzi's eyebrows shot up, "Give me some credit. Would I continue the proposal if I believed it didn't work?"
"No," The voice was reluctant, "You wouldn't."
"You see," Mr. Morettzi's tone was smug and condescending.
A ripple of irritation sped down the man's spine. But he concealed it under his mask.
"Yes, I will see…" murmured the man, sipping his wine.
I will see what happens when Man decides to play God.
Shion laid her head back on her pillow. Her father had called and severely scolded her for his apparent disregard for the company.
He had no right to say that to me! Shion thought viciously, I've raised this company to heights he will never reach!
But the anger ebbed away to be replaced by a deeper emotion; contemplation.
She couldn't help thinking about Chaos. The lithe graceful form, the short pallid hair, the soul blue eyes…
Everything about him drew her towards him, like a thirsty man, eager for water.
He seemed to understand her and know her. He was perceptive; she gave him that, but to come so close so soon!
She sighed and pulled the pillow over her head. Yet, those eyes…
Those all-knowing blue eyes…
She wished she could understand him. He seemed like a pillar without a support.
He had no support…Is that what drew him to her?
"Argh!!" Shion cursed under her breath as she got up from her bed. So many questions!
She flicked the T.V on, watching the pictures fly by. One scene caught her attention—
'As it has been seem, another employee from Vector enterprises has been found dead. Mr. Morettzi has reason to believe it may be Uzuki enterprises at fault, but no evidence has shown up. Mr. Morettzi, who has been widowed at the tender age of thirty,' (Here, Shion snorted. Since when had thirty been a tender age?) 'And has devoted his life to his work, shows great promise in the world to be the biggest engineering firms in the country. Their main competitor, Uzuki Enterprises is not doing so badly either, with their newest CEO Shion Uzuki, daughter of retired Shiro Uzuki, has currently taken control of the business and is pushing the frontiers of engineering to its limits. But if these accidents continue, it is doubtless that more horrible repercussions will occur, (Not that you will care, Shion thought sarcastically. As long as you get your scoop) 'I am with Mr. Morettzi at the moment and will hear his views on this subject. Mr. Morettzi, who do you think is responsible for these murders?'
Mr. Morenttzi's face loomed into view.
'I cannot say for I might lay suspicion on an innocent, but I fear greedy competitors will sink to new lows to get what they want' (Here, Shion grinded her teeth and controlled her temper)
'And Mr. Morettzi, how did your wife die?'
'She was always sensitive to the Sun, poor thing. She caught a stroke and died.'
'I'm sorry.'
'Don't be. It's not your fault, she died. You had no way of knowing…'
It was too much for Shion. She switched off the T.V with a vicious snap and glared at the T.V darkly as if it had been responsible for all her troubles.
Damn Morettzi.
Shion was wondering how she was going to solve this. Morettzi was an extremely powerful man and she knew that he was a man who always got what he wanted. But it didn't make sense why his employees are being killed. There were other businesses who might sink so low, but none of Uzuki's employees are dead, so that rules out that option. All doubts point to Uzuki and Shion was sure the press wouldn't hesitate to swing public favour towards Morettzi.
Could Morettzi be killing off his own employees?
No, Shion shook her head, that was way too far-fetched, Morettzi may be scum, but he would never sink so low. She had been reading too many romance novels.
Her mobile rang and she picked it up.
"Yes? Shion speaking."
"Shion, have you seen the news?"
Shion winced internally, "Yes Father, I have," She said coolly, stilling the pounding of her rib-cage. Even after all these years, her father can still invoke this reaction in her.
"Well?" The vice was derisive, "Are you planning to do anything about it?"
"What do you expect me to do?" Shion challenged, "Walk up to Morettzi and slap him?"
"I will not sit down and see my company criticized!" Her father roared.
"You are forgetting," Shion said icily, "That the company belongs to me and that you have no control over me anymore. Good night."
"Shion—,"
The mobile clicked and Shion closed her eyes. The tears started.
"Yes. He did. Very much"
"Then you're lucky."
"I guess I am."
Chaos…
Chaos went about fiddling with his shop. Rearranging pieces, dusting mantels, so on…
It felt…dull. Whatever that had sustained him here for so long had vanished.
Something had….changed…
He couldn't pinpoint it, but he had a guess.
Shion.
The way she lived, the way she embraced everything….
He wished he could do this.
To embrace life…
Chaos ran a hand through his hair. He dated quite a few times, but had never managed to keep that steady relationship.
She was so much older than him too.
But since when has that ever mattered?
"Chaos?"
Chaos blinked and turned to face the doorway. There, framed in all his glory was Junior.
"Junior," Chaos said grudgingly. Seeing Junior brought back more images of Shion.
"You've been locked up in here for a week," Junior said angrily, "Either spill, or expect me to kick your ass."
Chaos laughed and gestured a seat to him. Junior sat down cautiously, his periwinkle blue eyes trained on Chaos.
"So, why have you been cooped up here all week?" Junior said.
"Thinking."
"Really," Junior said skeptically, "Not what were you thinking about?"
"Shion Uzuki," Chaos said quietly.
"Shion Uzuki? When did you see her?"
"Last week when we met Allen."
"Oh, so that was the girl we saw…I've never realized that was Shion Uzuki…"
"Anyway, she came to see my shop and…"
"Chaos has a crush on her!!"
"Junior. Shut up."
"Chaos has a cru-ush! Chaos has cru-ush. First comes love, than comes marriage…"Junior said in a sing-song voice.
"Then comes Junior in a baby carriage," Chaos retorted, his soul blue eyes grinning.
Junior stopped singing abruptly and scowled at Chaos, "You're making fun of my height again."
Chaos laughed. The expression on Junior's face was priceless, as always.
He wiped tears of laughter off his face, "So…"
Junior grinned, "Keep laughing and I might not give you this," He flashed a golden envelope.
Chaos stopped laughing.
"Junior! Give me that!!" Chaos lunged at him, but the petite boy was too quick.
"Not until you admit you have a crush on Shion," Junior retorted, his periwinkle blue eyes alive with glee.
"Junior!!" Chaos jumped at him, but hit his head against the chair, "Ow…." He groaned.
Junior laughed so hard, he began to have spasms, "Oh…My…" He doubled over in laughter for the second time in a row.
Chaos pouted, "Now will you give me the letter?" He said sulkily.
"Just…a…minute…" Junior said, breathing heavily, trying to recover his bearings. Then he broke down again, causing Chaos to sigh exasperatedly.
"Junior," Chaos said warningly.
Junior wiped his face and with a suspiciously innocent face, handed the envelope to Chaos.
Chaos glanced at the address, "This is from Morettzi!"
"Really? I didn't know," Junior said childishly.
Chaos looked at him with an incredulous look, "I can't believe I chased you all over the room just for this."
"Open it."
Chaos cocked an eyebrow at him and opened the envelope and scanned the contents.
"It's some kind of party," Chaos flipped the invite onto the desk, "I'm not interested."
"Even if Shion was going?" Junior's voice resembled a baby handing over free chocolate, but Chaos knew better.
Chaos's ears perked up at the name, but Chaos shook his head, "It's not like she'll be going anyway." He said dejectedly, "You saw the way Morettzi trashed Shion's company in the press."
"That I did," Junior said sensibly, his face under a façade of calm, "But she will have to attend. Everyone is going. Trust me, she will be there."
"You sound confident."
"That's because I am. When it comes to matter like this, I know where and what goes on," Junior paused, "And you can always leave if she's not there."
"I just don't like parties."
"With your sense of attire, I'm not surprised."
"Spoiled brat."
"Gay."
"I AM NOT!!!"
She lifted the glass so it reflected her eyes. She really didn't want to be here. They were filled with rich snobs and aristocratic old men.
Damn Morettzi!
She sighed and sipped her mock-tail just like a lady should.
She snorted at that remark in her mind. She was probably the most unladylike person in this party.
She sighed and put her glass back on the table.
She would give money to anyone who could rescue her from this place.
Then someone grasped her hand and began to lead her away. She was about to reprimand the man when she caught a glimpse of pallid hair and soul blue eyes.
"Chaos!"
He winked at her, "You were expecting maybe Prince Charming?"
She blushed and retorted sourly, "I think Prince Charming has better taste in parties."
Chaos bowed slightly at her and pouted, "Aw, doesn't Prince Charming have to rescue his fair maiden?"
She shot him a smile, "Then rescue me already and be done with it!"
His breath hitched. Did she feel the same way about him?
He bowed, "Consider yourself rescued milady!"
Shion hid a grin behind her hand and followed him.
Maybe this party wouldn't turn out so bad after all.
A/N: This chapter came late, I know. But I shifted countries, so very sincere apologies to my reviewers. (bows)