1School Story

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Foreword: I AM SO SO SO SO SO SORRY! I've been so busy lately that I couldn't write anything. I've gotten my ideas and wits about me, so I finally decided to write this chapter! More talking from me at the end, so, enjoy this long overdue chapter!

Last Time

"Chrono, what are the conditions for being a contractor?" She asked.

It took Chrono a moment to catch up. "Woah woah, wait a second, are you saying what I think you're saying?" He said.

She nodded. "Chrono, could I be your contractor?"

Chapter 10

Chrono sat there quietly. Rosette fidgeted nervously. She began to wonder if she shouldn't have asked.

"Being a contractor isn't easy you know." He said, looking at her finally.

"What do I have to do?" She asked, looking at him intently.

Chrono sighed softly. "Rosette...being a contractor is dangerous. And once the contract is sealed, you can't get out of it."

"Tell me." She said, shifting her position on the bed.

"Contractors don't usually live very long. In order for the seal to release, the contractor and the demon have to be completly in tune. Emotionally. For example, I'm mad, you have to be mad. I'm sad, you have to be sad. If not, releasing the seal can be fatal. That's how Magdalene died. She and Aion weren't in tune and when she released the seal..." He trailed off.

"What? What happened?" Asked Rosette anxiously. She stood up, walking over to him when he didn't answer. "What?!"

"He drained her soul in order to free his powers." He said, looking at her. "Once the seal is released, you can't stop it. So, if we weren't in tune and you tried to release the seal, I might kill you." He said softly, looking out the window.

Rosette laid a hand on his shoulder. "Chrono, in case you haven't noticed, we've been in tune since we met. Azmaria told me that when I got all upset about Joshua, you were upset too. So far, our emotions have been matched." She said, smiling encouragingly.

Chrono looked at her and smiled. "Yeah, you're right." He said, fiddling with the chain on the pocketwatch. "Rosette, are you sure?"

Rosette nodded. "Positive." She said, still smiling. Chrono nodded. He handed her the pocketwatch.

"You have to wear it, and don't ever let it out of your sight." He said. Rosette nodded, trying to clasp the chain behind her neck. Chrono took the chain from her and fastened it around her neck.

"So that's it?" She asked, looking down at the watch that hung around her neck now. It was much lighter then it looked. Chrono shook his head.

"There's one more thing." He said hesitantly.

"Okay." She said, waiting for him to say something. Instead of saying something, he leaned over and covered her lips with his in a sweet, chaste kiss.

"Sir Lerajie." Said Fiore softly, pausing outside his office door.

"Hmm, what is it Fiore?" He drawled, not looking up from his writing.

"Lord Aion has sent me with a message." She said, her voice never changing in tone. Lerajie's snakelike eyes darted up to glare at her.

"You should've said something in the first place, wench. I don't know why he keeps you around." He snapped.

"Because I'm patient and work well with Lord Joshua." She said.

"The apostle boy? Rosette Christopher's brother? THAT Joshua?" He asked, intrigued now.

"Yes. Joshua Christopher. He looks amazingly like his sister. She is older I believe."

"Hmm. Very interesting." Said Lerajie, smirking evilly. "When you return to Aion, tell him I'd like the boy to come pay me a visit."

"Lord Aion himself is coming in two days, and Lord Joshua is accompanying him. That was my message to deliver to you." She said.

"Damn girl! You should learn the appropriated time to interrupt people." He snarled, going back to his writing.

"I apologize." She said softly. "I must be on my way. I shall tell Lord Aion that you are happily anticipating his arrival."

He snorted. "I don't do happy." He muttered, waving the girl out of his office.

She let a small smile cross her face. "I am aware." She murmured, walking out, closing the door behind her.

Rosette nearly had a heart attack. The seal to a contract was a KISS?! But...what if it was two boys or two girls? Eww. That did NOT go well in Rosette's book.

Her mind had gotten away from here. Where was she...oh yeah! THE kiss. Maybe it was her imagination, but this was to long to be just a quick, sealing kiss. But hell, she was enjoying it! After having a quick inner battle with herself, she began to kiss him back.

After the need for air became prominent, the two drew away from each other. They looked at each other for a moment before blushing furiously. Rosette grinned.

"That's one way to seal a contract." She said cheerfully.

"Well, either that or I would have to take some of your blood." He said.

"Explain your choice of action then." She said smugly.

"Well, I've always wanted to kiss you." He muttered, blushing furiously.

Rosette's smile widened. "Well, the feeling's mutual." She said, grabbing her hairbrush and skipped out the door.

Chrono stood there, stunned. 'What just happened here?' He thought dazedly.

Rosette giggled like a little schoolgirl. She wanted Azmaria to be there with her so badly. She had to talk to her! Rosette's mood darkened. She sighed as she walked down the hallway, brushing her hair as she went.

Suddenly, she froze. That voice. That familiar melody floating down the hallway from the chapel. It was Azmaria's voice! Rosette dropped her brush, racing down the hallway, the pocketwatch thudding against her chest. She skidded to a stop in front of the cracked doors. She peered in, the familiar melody hitting her in the face.

Star of Bethlehem, Star on high

Miracle of love of midnight sign

Let your luminous light from heaven

Enter our hearts

Star of happiness, Star of wonder

You see everything from afar

Oh light oh holy light

Oh light divine

Azmaria was standing alone in the chapel, singing her heart out. Rosette burst through the door. "Az! Az!" She called, racing over to her friend, hugging her tightly.

"Rosette?! Oh thank God! You're alright!" She said, hugging her friend tightly, tears gathering in the corners of her eyes.

"I know this really isn't the time, but, Chrono kissed me!" She said, looking down at Azmaria happily. Azmaria's eyes widened.

"Seriously Rosette? I knew he liked you! You two are so cute together!" She said, giggling.

"Hey!" Said Rosette, hitting Azmaria over the head lightly. Azmaria giggled.

"I'm just glad you're alright." Said Azmaria, smiling at her.

"Yeah, same to you." Rosette smiled. "Anyways, a LOT has happened since we got separated." She said, grinning.

Azmaria looked at the pocketwatch, then up at Rosette. "Yes. A lot has happened."

TBC...

Author's Note: They finally kissed! YAY! My accomplishment is wonderful! And, for some of you who are wondering, the song that Azmaria was singing is actually what she sings in the anime. I think it's a similar version in the manga.

Again! I ask you for your ideas! I want what my reviewers want to show up in my writing! So, any tips, ideas, comments about my writings style, anything like that would be greatly appreciated.

Also, I'm planning on wrapping this part of the story up and starting on the second part. We have Rosette and Azmaria back together, something I've been trying to get to for a while, and some much needed Chrono/Rosette fluff!

Anyways, please R&R! Remember my goal for 100 reviews!

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