Thank you so much for the reviews, everyone!
Evilanimeblond22: Glad you're enjoying the fic so far. Reason I update so often is because I'm normally found working on the next chapter. It's only until writer's block decides to take over that I don't update as much. x.x And I'll be sure to follow that advice.
NightElfCrawler: Eh-heh. Sorry about the characters and details being a little off, but, like I said, I've never seen the anime nor read the mangas. I am planning on doing both eventually, though. And thank you for the compliment. What's AU? Lol. I've seen it on a few fics, but I have no clue what it means. x.x And, yep, you've got that right. I do love writing. Been writing since I was in six grade. o.o Though, I didn't start writing fics and publishing them until eighth grade.
Cauldron's Girl: Gomen ne. I was trying to make it so that Chrno was angry over the rape, but, at the same time, he was trying not to hurt the present-day Rosette since the two have developed feelings for one another.
Ruby-dream: I was working on all the chapters when I had become a member. Problem was, it wouldn't let me upload any chapters because new members don't get to do that until three days have passed since they started their membership. So, I actually didn't finish them all in a day. Lol. More like finished them in about three or four days. I heard that there was a spider demon that had been a Sinner, but I didn't know how she looked so I based Arachnia's appearance more like that of one of Naraku's (Inuyasha) transformations that I saw in the second movie. Though, that's just the body. The hair, eyes, clothing, and stuff I made up from the top of my head. As for what the fic is based off, at the moment, it's more aimed towards the anime since I know more about a few things that happened in it than I do in the manga. That may change in the future, though.
Chrno Crusade: The End Is Just The Beginning
By:
Guardian Angel of Innocence
Chapter Seven: Rescue and Savior
"You creep!" Rosette cried and pounded her fists against the steel door. She was within the room they were holding her as hostage in. Despite its luxurious style, it didn't feel in the least bit welcoming. She had a migraine, her vision was slightly blurred, she could hardly remember the events that had taken place back at the city with Chrno and the others, she felt weak; something she definitely hated, and, to top it all off, she was as hungry as heck. "Let me out!"
"Shut up!" a deep voice yelled.
"Not until you or someone else gets me out of here!" Rosette shouted, though, it wasn't exactly helping her migraine. She continued to pound on the door. She sighed in defeat after several minutes had gone by, her antics not getting her anywhere fast. She sat down on the bed and looked out the window. She had to admit, the black clothes she wore definitely went with the gloomy mood she was in. She shook her head then stood up. No. She wasn't going to go down without a fight and Aion and his crew was going to have to put up with her rather they liked it or not.
Rosette walked over to the door then placed the face of her palms against it. She smirked slightly. She might have become weakened from using her powers earlier but that wasn't going to stop her. She closed her eyes slightly as a white aura began to form around her. A white energy ball began to form in her hands. She was about to pour the rest of her strength into the blast she would create when she fell to her knees. Apparently, she had become more weakened than she had thought.
Rosette sighed again and sat up. She closed her eyes then opened them when a thought came to her. She looked down at the watch and smirked slightly.
Chrno growled as he walked back in forth in his room. Rosette's scent was all over the place and that was only causing the purple haired to feel even guiltier, frustrated, sadder, and angrier. He sighed and shook his head then sat down on the bed. He was going insane. First he had lost Magdalene, then Rosette, and, well, he was losing Rosette again. His eyes widened slightly when he suddenly felt his full power return to him.
She... She opened the watch?! Chrno thought then quickly stood up. He ran out of his room causing Mia to raise an eyebrow.
"Oi! Ku-ro-no! Where you going?" Mia said as she followed him.
"Rosette! She's opened the watch!" Chrno cried as he made his way down the stairs.
Mia's eyes slightly widened. She then smiled. "Then what are you waiting for?! Turn into your true form and let's go free her while kicking Aion's butt at the same time!"
"What's with all the yelling?" Mary asked as she entered the area, her arms crossed.
"Rosette's given Chrno the ability to use his powers so it's our job to save her!" Mia cried out cheerfully.
"May I ask how you intend to do that?" Mary asked and raised an eyebrow.
Mia's smile disappeared while Chrno's face was filled with the gloominess it held before.
Mary nodded. "Exactly." She sighed. "She's opening that watch without thinking. Wasting her life energy." She shook her head.
Chrno's eyes turned cold at the thought of losing Rosette. He growled and turned into his true form. "It doesn't matter. We have to try to find her."
"Yes! The human is silent!" a demon cheered.
"That's a good thing. Now don't jinx it," Arachnia said coldly.
"Awwwww. Lighten up, you guys. No need to be so..." Emerald paused, trying to think of the right word to phrase it. "Umm... Well... Mrow! The way you guys are acting!" She crossed her arms since she was unable to think of the correct word to say.
Aion shook his head, smiling slightly. He held up his wine glass. "A toast to freedom."
The other demons raised an eyebrow then raised their own glasses, drinking the liquid after they had made the toast.
Rosette growled as she banged the back of her head against the wall she was sitting in front of. Where is he? Sheesh. It can't be that hard to locate a big ship thing when everyone else around here flies by using their wings!
It's not that easy, you know, a very familiar voice said within her mind.
Rosette's eyes widened. Chrno?!
At your service, Chrno said.
Rosette could imagine the smirk he must be wearing when he said that. She got up and went over to the window, smiling slightly. Geez. It's only been two days and I already miss him. It's great to hear his voice again. Her smile grew slightly wider.
Chrno chuckled causing Rosette to gasp then begin to blush, forgetting he could hear her thoughts.
Oi! Chrno! Didn't I ever tell you not to read my mind?! Rosette demanded.
Chrno laughed nervously. Ah. Sorry, Rosette.
Rosette smiled again and shook her head. It's fine. She frowned when she thought about it, realizing she had never told him such a thing. She smirked slightly. Oh, wells. She opened the window and looked down at the land below the ship. Umm... Chrno, even I have no idea where I am.
What?! Chrno groaned. Can you at least tell me what the land looks like below you?
Umm... I don't see how that'll help, but if you say so. She looked down at the land once more. It's a forest from the looks of it. Her eyes narrowed slightly, the forest seeming very familiar. She shook her head since now wasn't the time to wonder. Umm... It looks like there are some mountains, hills, and stuff. It's so beautiful here. No clouds covering the sky at all.
Ugh. I don't remember ever seeing a forest around here, but okay. In the meantime... Rosette, close the watch, Chrno said.
What?! Heck no! How are you going to get here and kick Aion's butt if you can't fly?! Rosette cried.
It's draining your life energy! Chrno protested.
Grrrr! I'm leaving it open and that's that. There's nothing you can do about it anyway, so there, Rosette said and smiled triumphantly as she crossed her arms.
Chrno sighed in defeat. You'll never change.
You should be glad about that, Rosette said and smirked. She then heard someone opening her door and quickly hid her watch underneath her dress.
Emerald walked in and smiled. "Meow. Thought I'd bring up food for ya. I know you must be starving."
Rosette's eyes widened as well as lit up at the sight of the burrito. "Ahhhh! Thank you so much!" She quickly took the burrito and began eating it. It was quite clear that the teenager had been famished. After finishing the food, she drank all of her milk then handed the empty cup and plate Emerald. She smiled. "Thank you again."
Emerald sweatdropped when she took note of how quickly the Apostle had eaten the food then shook her head and smiled. "You are very welcome." She took the plate and cup. "Mrow. For an Apostle, you definitely act nothing like one."
"I didn't even know I was one until recently," Rosette said. "Umm... Where exactly are we going?"
"To our secret headquarters," Emerald said and smirked slightly. "We're almost there. In the center of the forest underneath the ground, that's where we're headed."
"Underground?" Rosette asked, her eyes slightly widening.
"Hai. Underground. Neh. I gotta go. Talk to ya lata, sweetie," Emerald said cheerfully, then walked out of the room, the door closing as she did so.
Rosette sighed and went back over to the window. You still there, Chrno?
Yeah. What was with the elevator music? Chrno said.
Rosette could imagine him smirking again and did the same. Sorry. Food called.
Always thinking about your stomach, Chrno said and chuckled.
Hey! I do not always think about my stomach! Rosette protested.
Chrno continued laughing. Uh-huh. Sure you do... n't... Uhh... Rosette, I have to go for now. I'll talk to you later.
Huh? Hey! Chrno! Why the heck do you have to leave?! Rosette cried. Chrno? Chrno?! CHRNO?! She growled and glared at the trees as the ship began to descend as though they were the cause of her no longer being in contact with Chrno.
Chrno flew up into the air, carrying Mia in his arms. Mary was flying beside him along with Henry.
It was when Chrno heard Rosette's voice in his head that he smiled brightly.
Rosette growled and said, Where is he? Sheesh. It can't be that hard to locate a big ship thing when everyone else around here flies by using their wings!
It's not that easy, you know, Chrno told her and smiled.
Chrno?! Rosette asked in surprise.
At your service, Chrno said and smirked slightly.
Geez. It's only been two days and I already miss him. It's great to hear his voice again, Rosette said, obviously forgetting he could hear her.
Chrno chuckled as he smiled.
Oi! Chrno! Didn't I ever tell you not to read my mind?! Rosette demanded.
Chrno laughed nervously while he sweatdropped. Ah. Sorry, Rosette.
It's fine, Rosette said. Oh, wells. Umm... Chrno, even I have no idea where I am.
What?! Chrno groaned. Can you at least tell me what the land looks like below you?
Umm... I don't see how that'll help, but if you say so, Rosette said. Umm... It looks like there are some mountains, hills, and stuff. It's so beautiful here. No clouds covering the sky at all.
Ugh. I don't remember ever seeing a forest around here, but okay. In the meantime... Rosette, close the watch, Chrno said, his face filling with determination as well as concern.
What?! Heck no! How are you going to get here and kick Aion's butt if you can't fly?! Rosette cried.
It's draining your life energy! Chrno protested.
Grrrr! I'm leaving it open and that's that. There's nothing you can do about it anyway, so there, Rosette said stubbornly.
Chrno sighed in defeat and shook his head. You'll never change.
You should be glad about that, Rosette said.
Chrno smiled as he looked up ahead. He actually was really happy that she hadn't changed at all.
Rosette sighed after a long period of time then asked, You still there, Chrno?
Yeah. What was with the elevator music? Chrno said then smirked.
Sorry. Food called, Rosette said.
Always thinking about your stomach, Chrno said and chuckled.
Hey! I do not always think about my stomach! Rosette protested.
Chrno continued laughing. Uh-huh. Sure you do... n't...He stopped in mid-sentence when he saw an army of demons in front of him and the others. Uhh... Rosette, I have to go for now. I'll talk to you later. He really wanted to speak to her more, but now wasn't the time. He handed Mia to Mary then glared at the leader of them all. He growled as the leader stepped forward.
"And so we meet again, Sinner," the leader said and smirked slightly.
"Dufou," Chrno growled as he gritted his teeth.
Rosette growled in frustration. She so did not like playing damsel-in-distress. Being held captive, waiting for her knight in shiny armor, it was so against her and her ways! She went over to the closet and slid the doors open. She then began to rummage through all the boxes. There just had to be something in here that they hadn't gotten rid of that would allow her to make an escape!
Sister Kristy and Reverend Maxwell watched the portal with worried expressions. Rosette, Mia, and Chrno had been gone for quite a few days now. Of course, they didn't expect the three to immediately find out what was wrong in Pandemonium, however, that didn't cease their concern for the two teens and demon.
"You know, this can become quite boring," Tracie said and yawned as she stretched. "I might like to go hang out on the computer and stuff, but this is ridiculous!"
Kristy sighed then turned around. "I am going to go check on the students."
Maxwell nodded as he watched her leave then looked down at Tracie's laptop. "Have you picked up any strange readings?"
"Hmmm? Ah! That's right!" Tracie said and began typing codes into her computer. After a few minutes, a long list indicating disturbances within the Earth and Pandemonium appeared. "From what I can gather from these documents, someone else has been going from this realm to the next. However, I cannot determine who it is since they've seemed to have placed up a barrier that makes it so they are untraceable. I also haven't the slightest idea of how they're doing it." Her brows drew closer together as she tried to make sense of the situation.
"Where do they open the portal the most? No doubt that that's where they're most likely hiding," Reverend Maxwell said determinedly.
Tracie scrolled down the list. "Hmm... Oh!" She looked towards Maxwell. "The place the portal most appears is within Michigan in a forest. I believe you may know what forest, Reverend."
Maxwell raised an eyebrow. His eyes then widened in realization and he quickly nodded, running off to inform Kristy.
Rosette felt the ship begin to reach the ground and felt herself begin to panic. She still hadn't found anything to help her to escape and she didn't even have a weapon to use on them if they attempted to catch her again. She growled in frustration then stopped as a smirk slowly spread across her lips. She had an idea. She just hoped it worked.
"Hard to believe you're still among the living since Aion obviously has taken your throne away from you," Chrno said a bit coldly.
"It's equally hard to believe you yourself is still alive," Dufou said just as coldly.
Mia watched the two demons and frowned, muttering, "Someone really needs to explain things to me before I decide to help anyone." She sighed and shook her head, obviously at a total lost of how the two knew one another. She shrugged and watched them again guessing it had to do with the fact that Chrno had been one of the Sinners.
"Children, quit your bickering," Mary snapped. "We have more important matters to tend to."
Dufou glared at Mary. "I'm even more surprised you're still here, half-breed."
Mia rolled her eyes. "We don't have time for this! My best friend is in danger and her life is far more important than this quarrel you two have!"
"She's right. Let us through, Dufou. I'll deal with you later," Chrno said determinedly.
Dufou shook his head. "I will not allow you to go, Sinner. It is my job to kill you."
"He's not a stupid Sinner anymore, dammit!" Mia cried. She grabbed out both of her guns and pointed them at Dufou and the other demons. "Let us through or I'm shooting!"
Mary looked down at Mia. "What are you doing?! I might be part human, but that holy stuff still hurts like hell!"
Dufou turned his attention to Mia. "Human, he may not be one anymore, but he must be punished for what he did."
"He's already repented for it. His good deeds far outweigh his misdeeds. Now let us through. This is your last warning, Lord Dufou," Mia said somewhat coldly.
"A human with two holy guns, two full demons, and a half-breed are going to defeat a whole army of demons? I highly doubt it," Dufou said, his eyes glinting dangerously.
Mia growled. "Fine, but this is entirely your fault for not heeding my warning." She fired both of her guns.
Dufou and the rest of the demons' eyes widened and they quickly scattered about, trying to not be hit by Mia's gospel bullets. Chrno and Henry took that as their chance to attack and began clawing at the ones they charged after.
"Girl, you need to get wings somehow," Mary said, frowning as she watched Chrno and Henry fight. "With me holding you like this, I'm missing out on all the fun."
"Neh. Not my fault I'm a human," Mia said and continued to fire her guns, trying her best not to hit either of their comrades.
Dufou spotted Chrno and flew after him, grabbing out his blade and swinging it horizontally. Chrno quickly grabbed the demon he was fighting by the tail and began spinning around, intending on throwing the demon far away, however, instead, he got cut. He placed a hand over his wound, releasing the demon as he winced. He glared at Dufou then unsheathed his blade, upper cutting the demon he had been spinning around causing it to be sliced in half before it could attack him. He then turned his attention to Dufou, watching him through narrowed eyes.
Henry grabbed a demon by its wrists and began crushing them while kicking a few demons away from him before they could attack him. Mia continued firing her guns while Mary flew out of the way of some demons that had decided to attack them.
Rosette heard the door begin to open. She quickly stood up and closed the closet after shoving the pile she had thrown out of it earlier back into it. She smirked slightly then quickly got rid of it as the cat demon came in. She glared at her. "When are you going to release me?!"
"Mrow. Don't be so mean and stuff. Aion still needs you. Don't worry, though. I think you'll enjoy your stay," Emerald said and smiled. "I think you'll be very happy once you meet a certain someone." She gently grabbed Rosette by the arm and began leading her out of the ship.
Rosette looked around the area, wanting to memorize everything about the place just in case if she or someone else had to return to the ship.
Once the two were out of the ship, Rosette put her plan into action. She quickly punched Emerald in the face causing the small cat demon to place her hands over her bleeding nose, tears beginning to trail down her cheeks. Rosette smiled apologetically, but she couldn't hesitate now. She began running, returning to the inside of the ship. She quickly hid behind some crates when she saw Arachnia and two other demons pass her. She let out a sigh of relief then came out of hiding.
Rosette quickly ran as fast as she could, being sure not to be caught. She ran into a room and quickly sealed the door. She let out a breath, placing her hand over her pounding heart. She then heard footsteps approaching her, her eyes widening in alarm. She quickly opened the closet then closed it, hiding underneath a pile of blankets. She peeked through a small hole to see Aion opening the closet and putting two guns on the top shelf. Rosette's eyes narrowed slightly then widened. She smirked, realizing those guns were hers. Her smirk quickly disappeared when she heard a very familiar voice speaking to Aion.
"Lord Aion, is it all right if I burrow your Odyssey book?" the voice asked.
Aion turned around, obviously facing the owner of the voice. "Yes, you may. But I have a surprise for you."
"A surprise?" the voice asked.
"Yes. I believe you will be quite happy once you see it," Aion said then closed the closet.
Rosette continued listening to the conversation, though, she had to lean against the closet doors in order to hear it clearly.
"For now, let us get going. Your surprise awaits you outside the ship with the others," Aion said.
Rosette heard the door close and quickly removed the blankets, coming out of hiding. She let out a breath then reached up for her guns. Once she had gotten them, she strapped each of them to her thighs, her dress hiding them very well. She went over to the window and peered out of it to see the others begin to panic when they had discovered her missing. She watched as some of the demons left to go in search of her through the forest. Others came back on board to search for her in the ship. The final group entered their underground lab that had been revealed underneath the ground after the ship had landed. The piece of land that led to the palace had lifted up, making it appear as a ramp if she had been on the other side of it.
Rosette watched as the demons were finally out of her view. She opened the window and climbed onto the wing since it had been next to the window. While doing so, she closed the window as to not give any of Aion and his crew a hint of where she had been. She then slowly climbed off the ship and hid behind its large wheels when she spotted Aion and... her brother!
Dun. Dun. Dun. I'm leaving it at a cliffhanger. I'm so evil. (grins all evil-like) Anyways, hope you enjoyed it and please don't forget to review on your way out. Thank you very much in advance.