School Story Christmas Special 1!

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Forward: Well, I've finally gotten off my ass to write this Christmas special. Nuthin to say untill the end. Enjoy!

Christmas Special 1

Rosette sat huddled in the corner of her 'cell' as she had begun to refer to it as. She snuggled into the small warmth the blanket she was under provided. The boards that had been nailed across the windows to keep out the cold was doing little, if any, good.

She glanced around the small room that had become her and Chrono's home over the time they had been stuck there. A collection of many quilts and blankets lay on the bed. Fiore had sent them a renegade Christmas tree and some broken ornaments that wouldn't be missed. It looked like the tree from 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'.

Rosette shuddered. The heater had been destroyed on the attack, so the school was deathly cold. She looked wistfully at the window. She hadn't seen outside since they boarded up the windows in September.

You wouldn't recognize Rosette anymore. She was pale, scrawny, and didn't talk much anymore. She wore the clothes that Fiore provided for her and Chrono. Most of the time they were black dresses. Fiore had managed to get Rosette a heavy black sweater.

It surprised Rosette how much she depended on Fiore. She and Chrono would have starved by now or lost all hope. Fiore's small gifts were enough to keep Rosette's spirits up.

Rosette had also grown quite close to Chrono over the months they'd been in captivity. They rarely spoke these days, but being in each other's presence was enough comfort for them at that time.

Rosette sighed. She hadn't seen Azmaria since she had been taking away on the day of the attack. She didn't know if her dearest friend was even alive anymore. That possibility scared Rosette so much. Azmaria was her little sister, and Rosette didn't know what she'd do if Azmaria died.

Rosette tried to look out beyond the boards like she had so many times before. And like always, she got the same result. Brown boards. No view on the outside wold what so ever.

Rosette blinked back tears. She wanted more than anything in the world to go outside right now. Rosette had practically lived at the lake when she was little, and now wanted nothing more to run outside with Azmaria and Chrono.

If the attack hadn't happened, she would be outside having a snowball fight with Azmaria and Chrono right then.

"You're crying again." Said a soft voice beside her. Rosette looked up to see Chrono sitting next to her. He reached over and wiped her tears away. She sniffed, trying not to cry any harder.

"I didn't realize..."

"Rosette, I'm losing you." He said worriedly. "You don't talk anymore, you haven't eaten in days. It's scaring me."

Rosette stared at the boards. "I bet...the snow is beautiful right now....on Christmas Eve..." She said softly.

Chrono smiled. "C'mon." He said, pulling her to her feet. "Close your eyes." He said softly.

Rosette clutched her blanket closer to her, holding his hand as she closed her eyes.

Chrono smiled and started walking. Rosette followed him, no idea where they were going. She felt herself stumble.

"Carefull on the stairs." Said Chrono gently, continuing to walk.

"But, the stairwell is forbidden..."

"Hush." Said Chrono softly. They stopped going downstairs. There was a gust of cold wind and something icy cold seeped through Rosette's shoes.

"Open your eyes Rosette." Said a soft voice in front of Rosette.

Rosette's eyes opened. She lifted her trembling hands to her mouth.

There stood Azmaria in the snow. Azmaria started to cry. Rosette wailed, running to her friend, hugging her tightly. They both started to cry, standing out there in the snow.

Rosette finally let go of Azmaria. "You've grown." She said, wiping her eyes. Azmaria laughed. She reached down and picked up a hand full of snow and threw it at Rosette.

'I can have my snowball fight.' Rosette thought, about to cry again.

Later

The stars shone above the tired teens. Rosette gave Azmaria one last, long, hug before she was escorted back inside by a guard. Chrono walked up next to her.

"Merry Christmas Rosette." He said, smiling at her. Rosette hugged him. His smile softened as he hugged her back.

"Thank you Chrono, thank you."

The End

Author's Note: Short and sweet. I hope you have a little fluff to have some fun with. I'm just having a bit of trouble with the fluff parts, lol!

I hope you enjoy! Next time, Azmaria's Christmas Song!

RNR!