Disclaimer: I don't own the song "Chrono's Sadness," the episode "Four People," or—heck, Chrono Crusade in general.
Author's Note: I have always loved track 12 of the second CC soundtrack: "Chrono's Sadness". It's so utterly beautiful and poignant that I almost always start to sob when I hear it. It's the music I wrote "Fly With Me" to, and now, this poem—which was inspired by the scene at the end of the episode "Four People." The dialogue (with the exception of one "Rosette," which was actually just a sad noise made in the back of Chrono's throat) is taken directly from the scene itself. And because "Chrono's Sadness" is the music playing in the background at the time. . . well, it all makes sense, yes?
Please enjoy!
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Can you hear my muted cry?
I've sent it out into the sky
A silent, quiet, soundless plea
Dark and endless as the sea
You've lived all these years without a wrinkle or a gray hair. You've always looked the same, and
you always will, too. And. . . I'm sure that. . . even after I die—
I've asked for you to understand
I've asked for you to take my hand
With eyes that know my heart, please see:
I just want you to stay with me
No, Rosette. When you die. . . I'll cease to exist in this world.
Stay with me—that's all I need
Stay with me—that's all I plead
Stay with me—and don't let go
Stay with me—you've got to know
Because I have no intention. . . of living longer than you.
Stay with me—don't turn away
Stay with me—just one more day
Stay with me—and don't let go
Stay with me—you've got to know
But why would you— ? I mean, I— !
Stay with me—you've got to know.
I want. . . to change things. I want to believe that anything can be changed.
I love you more than ought I should
If I could break our Pact, I would
For I can't stand to see your pain
To have your losses be my gain
Chrono. . . ?
Stay with me— and bring me near
Stay with me— and keep me here
Stay with me— and don't let go
Stay with me— you've got to know
The moment I met you, a new world opened up for me. You see, after wandering in the darkness for so long, a light brought me happiness. It's all thanks. . . to you.
Stay with me— or I can't be
Stay with me—you set me free
Stay with me— and don't let go
Stay with me— you've got to know
That's not true. I feel the same way.
Stay with me—and don't let go.
But—I've taken so much away—!
I loathe myself for what I've done
I've used my dark to shade the sun
And though you say it isn't true
I hate to see this done to you
It's because my time is limited that I don't have any doubts! It's all thanks. . . to this.
Stay with me— and hold me tight
Stay with me— throughout the night
Stay with me— and don't let go
Stay with me— you've got to know
Stay with me— and never leave
Stay with me—I beg you, please
Stay with me— and don't let go
Stay with me— you've got to know
That's why I can walk straight ahead—it's why I can always keep going!
Stay with me— you've got to know.
Because. . . I have you with me.
I promise you my life, myself
But is that vow enough to help?
Regardless, by you'll side I'll fight
I will be there to make things right
Rosette . . .
And now that I know I can't live
Without the strength and love you give
On the day of your last breath
Beside you I will find my rest
I won't let you die. . . !
Stay with me— and take my tears
Stay with me— accept my fears
Stay with me— and don't let go
Stay with me— you've got to know
No matter what. . .
Stay with me— and let me cry
Stay with me— until we die
Stay with me— and don't let go
Stay with me— you've got to know
No matter what it takes . . .
Stay with me— you've got to know.
Stay with me—
I won't!
I love you so.
