And Yet You Told Me Otherwise

By Unachieved Nirvana

Note: Thanks to Imania, Meushell, NobleKnightKaeru and Mystical Jade for their motivating reviews for my story, I'm sorry it took so long to update though, I've had way too much on my hands with my Fencing Qualifiers, and my unlimited amounts of homework and stress. Thanks for being patient!

Chapter 5: Flooding Emotions

I walked quietly after Crono and Lucca, who had taken the lead of the group. And I was trailing behind them to keep watch over Marle, who was only a few feet behind me. The silence among the group was pressed upon us by the furious moods of the two women in our group. And of course this all comes back to me. If I wasn't a monster, then Marle wouldn't have had to stand up for me, I crossed my arms and bit my lower lip. On top of that, I wasn't exactly sure where they were taking me. I did understand that they came from the future, a good four hundred years or so. But I didn't fully understand the concept of this "End of Time" it puzzled me. But I knew, if Marle was alright with it, that I could trust Crono's judgment and go along to.

We made our way through Truce Canyon, we saw a group of Green Imps playing some sort of game with a very furry white creature I have never seen in this region before. It was strange, lately, a lot of the creatures have migrated to new areas. I'd have to inform someone of this once I got back from Magus' castle…if I got back from Magus' castle. We tried to avoid them, because of the unbalanced situation of our group, we weren't fully ready to work as a team, or at least Marle and Lucca weren't, and that could cost somebody's life. This day was seeming to turn out worse and worse. My mind was pounding due to the stress and several emotions of the day.

Anger, Confusion, Sadness, Hope (even if in small amounts), Anxiety, and even Nervousness, had taken their toll on my mind. Some, better than others, but still added to the headache I have. Finally, after climbing up the side of a large rock wall we reached a small clearing. My heartbeat grew out of sheer shock, in the middle of the clearing was a black floating orb. It illuminated a bright light, which took my eyes a bit to adjust to. Lucca walked up to the orb and pulled out some kind of device, the orb quickly expanded. And infront of my eyes stood a portal, to where, I had no clue. First, Crono walked into the Portal, Marle coming out from behind following him, then Lucca strolled in as well, and then they were all standing their waiting for me.

"Come on Frog," Lucca said finally breaking the silence. "There's nothing to be afraid of, this portal is just an unnatural force of gravity pulling in to one area, nothing can happen to you."

Though I wished I could trust the scientist's words, I had doubt in the pit of my stomach, but pushed it aside. I stepped into the portal, closed my eyes, and before I knew it I was somewhere extremely dark.

"EEP!" Marle screamed, I quickly turned around to see she was clinging onto Crono who seemed to look more afraid than the blonde.

Before I could figure out what was wrong from behind us a man walked under the small light.

"I'm sorry I frightened you Marle, Crono." The man spoke monotonously, he then turned to me "And welcome Sir Glenn, to the End of Time."

"How dost thou know mine name?!" I ordered out of him, my hand grabbing the hilt of my scabbard.

"No need to be hasty Glenn," Again he used my true name, "I know more about your life then you yourself know, I am the keeper of the End of Time, I know and see all."

I was at a lost of words, this man I knew was telling the truth, but it was harder to believe then anything I had ever heard before. Even the "fact" that Magus is unbeatable.

"You have no time to waste contemplating my abilities, go to the room behind me and speak to Spekkio, he will help you in your quest."

I nodded and followed the trio into the back room, where we were greeted by a fuzzy white ball of fluff, it was laughable. A grin crossed my face, and I was trying to hold in my laughter, this fluff was suppose to be able to help us in our journey?

"Yo Spikey! Back so soon?" he said to Crono who just sighed. "Hey Nerd, how's your Magic treating ya?!"

The fluff seemed to bombard the three Magi with endless questions and comments about their magic. Finally he made eye contact with me.

"…A frog?! You've got to be kidding me!."

"No! Were not kidding you Spekkio." Marle said angrily, "Now I think you know why were here."

"Jeez, no need to get crazy on me Marle my dear. Sir Froggy come forward."

I took a deep breath, closed my eyes and stepped forward. I reopened my eyes to have the fluff ball called Spekkio five centimeters from my face, glaring into my eyes. I had no choice but glare back, and take in the pensive expressions on his face.

"Well, I can tell you have a calm and cool personality, and that your strife is eternal. Just like the waters of your world, never ending, ever lasting. So, I will grant you with Water Magic."

Spekkio raised his hands and I felt my blood turn into rushing water, and my mind becoming more tranquil, my headache was washed away in sheer seconds. When the feeling went away I knew I'd never be the same, that my life had just changed. I felt like I was another person, my fingers tingled and I felt uncomfortable in my own skin.

"It'll take a while to get used to your new magic, but soon you'll be more comfortable with it. I recommend now that you speak to the Old Man and before heading to Magus' Castle."

The group quickly left the room, I was about to be the last one to exit when…

Cliffhanger! I'm so horrible I know, but I felt the need to do that! Now, don't be extremely angry and throw rocks at me, but it was required to help the effect of the next chapter!

xoxo Nirvana