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Chrno Crusade: The End Is Just The Beginning
By:
Guardian Angel of Innocence
Chapter Ten: Final Reincarnation
"Rose, what have I said about hurting other children?" Sister June asked, raising an eyebrow.
"But she stole my Little Mermaid Barbie!" the five year old girl protested, her long light brown hair being in a braid that reached her waist. She wore a light green dress that reached her knees, white socks, and black dress shoes.
"That Barbie wasn't stolen, Rose," Sister June said. "You were the one that had taken it, if I am correct."
Rose stuck out her tongue and left the classroom. The Magdalan Order had changed quite a bit since Rosette had died five years ago. Not many people resided within it anymore now that Aion had taken over both, Pandemonium and Earth. He was the ruler of both worlds and if he found out that the Order still existed, everyone within it would be killed.
Rose went over to the window of her room, gazing out of it. The sky was dark and the smell of ashes was all over the air as well as the scent of death and decay. It sickened her, but there wasn't much she could do, not at the moment. I might be small now, but when I become older, I will stop Aion! She turned around only to bump into someone. She looked up to see a blonde head man looking down at her, smiling gently.
The man messed with her hair slightly. "Go to bed. And try not to steal anyone else's Barbie no matter how they look." He chuckled slightly.
"Yes, Father Remington!" Rose said quickly and smiled cheerfully.
Yuan Remington just shook his head. "The other children might call me that, but you have no need to call me that, remember?" He chuckled.
"Well... I know, but it is kind of weird having an angel thingy for a dad," Rose said and crossed her arms.
Remington shook his head and messed with her hair once again. "Go to bed, Rose, before your mother comes in and starts scolding me."
"Awwwwwwwww," Rose said and groaned. "Fine." She ran off to bed.
Yuan shook his head and looked out the window, watching the gloomy scene. Chrno, she will return very soon. I promise.
Seven Years Later...
"Dad! Can I come?! Please?!" Rose begged her father. She was now twelve years old, her long brown hair being in two pigtails. She wore blue jeans, light pink belt, sky blue blouse, and tennis shoes.
"You're still too young," Remington said as he sheathed his holy blade.
"But Dad!!!!!!!!" Rose protested.
"I said no," Yuan said firmly and began walking out of the room.
Rose growled and waited for her father to leave. After he had gone, she went into the armory and grabbed two guns, strapping each of them to the side of her belt. She then slowly followed her father as he walked down an alley. She quickly hid behind a trashcan.
A figure stepped out of the shadows.
Rose's eyes widened slightly as she watched her father and the figure-demon-converse with one another. She scanned the demon from head to toe, taking in the information needed. She stopped when she caught a glimpse of the demon's face. It's him! The guy from my dreams! She stood up instantly when she saw her father grab out his blade. "Chrno!"
Remington and Chrno both turned their attention to the young brown head girl, her brown hazel eyes filled with realization and something akin to love.
"How does she...?" Chrno asked, not finishing the sentence.
"Rose! I said you couldn't come! What part of that didn't you understand?!" Yuan cried.
"The part about not coming?" Rose asked, smiling sheepishly.
Yuan sighed and shook his head.
Chrno raised an eyebrow as he eyed the girl. He would have mistaken her for Rosette if it wasn't for the fact she had different colored hair and eyes. "How do you know my name?"
Rose turned her attention away from Remington and focused it on Chrno. "I'm Rose Allison Remington, reincarnation of Mary Magdalene and both Rosette Christophers."
Chrno's eyes widened while his thoughts became all jumbled up. She knows! How does she know?! And why does she have to have brown hair and brown eyes? And...
Yuan gave Rose a questioning look. He knew she had been a reincarnation all along, but he never actually thought she knew!
Rose frowned as she watched the two men. "Dad, put your sword away. I'm sure Chrno has his reasons for working with Aion."
"I didn't have much of a choice," Chrno muttered and looked down at the ground.
Remington watched his daughter for a few seconds then looked towards Chrno, sheathing his blade. "I will not fight you in front of Rose. This... Soon to be battle will have to be postponed for now."
Rose glared at her father. "Dad, I'm not letting either of you fight each other. The reason he works for that creep, Aion, is because he threatened to harm his friends if he didn't. And before you ask about that, Mia, Mary, and Henry were those three friends he had used to reel in Chrno." She glared at the ground as her hands turned to fists. "I'm sorry I had to die again, Chrno. I didn't want to make you fall into depression again. I tried to return, but... I had to be reincarnated."
Chrno watched her and turned into his smaller form, his horns no longer visible as Aion had returned them to him. He ran over to Rose and hugged her tightly. "Rose, I've missed you so much."
Rose smiled warmly and hugged him back. "You've been in my dreams all my life. They ended when I turned ten. They were memories of my past lives. Ever since then, my dreams of you were focused on the present time. They showed me everything you were going through."
Remington crossed his arms and shook his head, going over to the two. "Chrno, you may stay at the Order, again, but we need to talk privately." He directed the last word towards Rose who stubbornly crossed her arms and stuck out her tongue.
Chrno nodded and followed Remington as he led the way while talking to Rose at the same time.
"Chrno, I don't want you to form a contract with Rose," Remington said as he looked out the window.
"I wouldn't have done it with the previous Rosette, but she has a very strong will and she's really stubborn," Chrno said quietly. "But I have my horns back so we won't have to worry about that for some time."
Yuan turned to face the small demon. "Yes and this one's just as stubborn and willful as the last, but you can't form a contract with her. My daughter will not share the same tragic fate."
Chrno nodded in understanding. "Then I will do what it takes to convince her out of it."
Rose walked down the silent halls and yawned. She rubbed one of her eyes. "I'm tired. I really need to get more rest." She saw Chrno walk out of her father's room and frowned. She went up to him and smiled. "Hey. What did Dad want? And you had better tell me or your head will be in a world of hurting."
Chrno sweatdropped from the threat and shook his head. "You'll never change."
"Of course I won't change! Now answer me!" Rose cried.
"He... Let's just say there won't be any need for that old watch of yours," Chrno said.
"What...?" Rose asked and looked down at the old watch around her neck. "I know you have your horns and all, but... Aion could just take them away from you like he did last time." She looked back at him. "I know you'll try to prevent him from doing so, but he may be able to sooner or later. I don't want to leave your side, Chrno, but I won't have you die."
"Rose, I won't lose you again," Chrno said, his expression changing to a saddened one.
"I won't leave you, not again," Rose said firmly. "Not even Aion, death, or God will keep me away from you." With that said, she walked pass him and went to her room.
Four Years Later...
"Dammit!" Rose cried out as she quickly rolled to the side and fired her gun several times at the demon that had tried to strike her down.
The demon roared and swung its large clawed hand at her. She quickly jumped back and threw her gun to the side then grabbed out another one, loading it with sacred bullets. She began firing it once again.
"What the hell is taking you so long?!" Rose demanded as she began running away from the poisonous vapors the demon spat out of its mouth. She was now sixteen years old and had cut her hair to shoulder length while also dying it blonde. While at the age of fifteen, she had found out she needed glasses, but she decided they looked too goofy on her and, so, had gotten colored contact lenses, blue no less. Chrno had once told her she was looking like the Rosette he had known all those years ago, but she just told him he was imagining things. However, her outfit she was wearing as well as the weapons she was wielding were beginning to make her believe what he had said since she was wearing the same nun outfit Rosette had worn. She shook her head. He's just starting to get to me, that's all.
It's not that easy, you know, Chrno told her telepathically. He was hidden within the shadows on top of the staircase, watching the demon that was attacking Rose through narrowed eyes. He was in his true form and was waiting for the right moment to strike down the strong Legion.
Then try to make it easier. Sheesh, Rose told him and let out a cry when she tripped over a piece of rubble that had fallen from the ceiling. "Dammit!" She quickly got up and rolled to the side to barely dodge the demon's claw.
The demon let out a furious roar and began running towards her at an incredible speed.
Rose's eyes widened out of surprise and a bit of fear. She gritted her teeth and began firing her gun multiple times, but it didn't seem to slow the demon down. She squeezed her eyes shut, preparing herself for the pain she would feel. However, it never came. She opened one eye to see Chrno standing in front of her, his wings spread out. She opened both her eyes and saw that Chrno was holding off the legion. She reached into her pockets, grabbing out a small silver titanium bullet. She quickly placed it in her gun and aimed at the demon, being sure not to hit Chrno. Okay, Elder, let's see what you made me. She pulled the trigger and released the bullet.
Chrno winced slightly as the small bullet zoomed pass him, its holy aura slightly burning his cheek. He quickly picked up Rose up bridal style and flew up towards the ceiling.
The bullet hit the demon and created a huge explosion, a great bright blue holy aura surrounding the demon.
Rose's eyes widened and she looked towards Chrno with concern evident across her face. Chrno didn't need to take a hint to know where she was getting at and quickly flew out of the building and high up into the sky. The skyscraper began crumbling, its windows shattering as it did so, the holy aura breaking through them.
"Damn..." Rose said almost breathlessly. "What was in that bullet?"
"Strong holy energy, that's for sure," Chrno said quietly.
The two watched as the building finally stopped crumbling, the dust being sent up into the air and around the buildings.
Rose coughed and hid her face in Chrno's chest so that she didn't breathe in the dust and get any of it in her eyes.
Chrno held her close while squinting his eyes to see through the dust, trying to see if the demon had survived that, though, he doubted that very much.
Once the dust had cleared, Chrno landed gracefully on the ground, in front of the remains of the building. He gently placed Rose down on he ground.
Rose took a few steps forward, looking around. "Damn... Not even a sign of blood or body parts are left." She spun around and looked towards Chrno, a smirk placed upon her face. "Who rules? I do!"
Chrno smiled and shook his head as he turned into his adult form. He went over to her and gently placed his hand on her shoulder. "Come on. Let's go. I'm sure Remington's worried sick."
"Once he sees the damage I caused, I don't think he'll be so worried," Rose said and smiled nervously. "He'll probably ground me for life instead." She rolled her eyes.
Chrno chuckled slightly and shook his head. "Maybe, but there were no casualties."
"That's because everyone fears Aion," Rose said and frowned. "The humans dare not to challenge someone of 'higher' power, demons won't face someone like him because he's really powerful, next to you anyway; and the Order has very few members now. It might as well be none existent."
"That'll change, trust me," Chrno said, smiling slightly. "Once they see how great a fighter you are, they'll all instantly see that they have hope again and will be by our side once more."
"At least until Aion's gone. Then they'll think I'm their queen or something," Rose said as she began to walk in the direction of the Order. "Then they'll be all gloomy-like again." She shook her head. "I'll give them hope. I'll get rid of their pain. But I won't be their ruler."
Chrno followed her. "There will have to be a new ruler of Pandemonium. Aion's killed Dufou so he's out of the question. The world only has one ruler and that's Aion."
"The world can have its leaders back again. It's really tough having only one ruler and that ruler ruling everyone and everything within the world. Obviously, it's no big deal for Aion because everyone's scared as hell of him," Rose said. "As for Pandemonium, do you seriously believe they'll be happy with a human leading them? Or, more so, an Apostle? The Saint of the Apostles?! I highly doubt it. Plus, their king would be a Sinner." She smirked slightly. "I don't think they'll be too happy about that either."
Chrno blushed slightly and shook his head. "Just what are you suggesting by the king being a Sinner?" He smirked.
Rose blinked a few times as she came to a stop in her steps. Her eyes then widened in realization as a blush slowly creeped its way across her face. "Uhh... I meant..." Her blush deepened several shades of red and she began to walk on ahead at a great speed.
"You meant...?" Chrno asked as he walked by her side, easily keeping up with her.
"I meant... Oh! Here we are! I have to go talk to Father now! I'll talk to you afterwards!" Rose said and smiled as she ran into the building.
Chrno shook his head and entered the building.
"Rose, you destroyed the building... Again," Remington said and shook his head as he sat down at his desk.
"But I'm still alive," Rose said, smiling. "And no innocent people were killed or harmed. Plus, the demon's gone."
"I worry about you, Rose," Yuan said.
"Look, I might be your daughter and all that stuff, but I can take care of myself," Rose said, crossing her arms.
"It is because you are my daughter that I worry for you," Remington said.
"I have Chrno," Rose said. "Anyways, Chrno's probably waiting for me. Talk to you later, Dad." She walked out of the room.
Yuan sighed and shook his head as he stacked a few papers together. "She'll never change."
Chrno sat down on his bed, his legs crossed. He frowned when he saw that the TV still wasn't working since Aion had gotten rid of all the stations. He turned the TV off and threw the remote to the side. He heard a knock on the door and turned his attention to it. "Come in." He smiled when he saw Rose slowly enter the room, closing the door behind her.
"Sorry to keep you waiting," Rose said, smiling. "Dad was being a worrywart again." She rolled her eyes and went over to Chrno, sitting down beside him.
"He's your father. It's kind of his job to worry about you," Chrno said.
"That maybe so, but he definitely worries too much. I can take care of myself," Rose said and crossed her arms. "I have all the bullets needed. I have the holy water. I have-"
"Don't you think you should go see the Elder about that bullet you used?" Chrno asked.
"I completely forgot about it!" Rose cried and stood up. "Come on!" She grabbed Chrno by the wrist and began dragging him out of the room before he could do or say anything. She ran down the halls and down the stairs. She finally came to a halt in front of a room.
Chrno smiled then turned his attention to the closed door.
"Well, what are you waiting for? Knock!" Rose said, smiling.
Chrno sweatdropped and knocked on the door.
The door opened, a short elderly man standing in front of the two, wearing strange goggles.
Chrno frowned. He would never get over how much he and the Elder he had known many years ago looked alike.
"Ahhh! Rose!" the man cried happily, smiling widely. "What is it you have come to me for?"
"That bullet that you gave me, exactly what was it filled with?" Rose asked and raised an eyebrow.
"Well..." the man began, pacing back and forth. "There is holy water in it, a strong amount, may I add. But, even more so, there is the holy aura of the Apostles within it."
"What?!" Rose and Chrno both cried out.
"How the hell did you gain access to their powers when Aion has all of them?!" Rose cried. Except for one, but...
The old man held a glint in his eyes while smirking. "It's quite simple. There is only one Apostle they don't have and that's you."
Rose's eyes narrowed. "And how exactly did you get my powers?"
"I snuck into your room one night and used one of my new inventions to open up the Astral Line that enables you to use your powers. I then sucked up some of that astral energy and used it to create that bullet. Now, if you want more..."
"Don't even think about it," Rose said and hit the old man over the head. "I know what goes through that head of yours, pervert."
The old man rubbed his head and frowned. "Rose, I can't believe you would think of me like that! I'm hurt!" He placed a hand over his heart.
"Give me a break," Rose said and rolled her eyes. "Everyone knows you're a pervert including yourself." She began leaving.
"I am not!" the Elder protested.
Chrno shook his head and followed Rose. "You really shouldn't be so hard on him."
"Oh, please. All the other girls don't even hurt the pervert. Yeah, they blush and everything, but they never actually do anything to save themselves from his lechery," Rose said, rolling her eyes.
"They're not as violent as you," Chrno said with a frown.
"That's why the Elder always gets the better of them," Rose said and grabbed an apple from a nearby Sister's hand, biting into it. "They never tell him to stop and stuff. Sure, they scream and shout insults, but do you actually think that works? No, it doesn't. So, the old guy assumes he can do as he pleases. Until someone puts him back in line, he'll continue to terrorize everyone."
Chrno shook his head and smiled. "Only you would use violence to straighten someone up."
Rose rolled her eyes as she threw the apple core away. She crossed her arms. "Hey, it works."
Chrno just smiled, remaining silent.
"Aion, you can't fulfill your plan without the final Apostle," Jenai said.
"I am aware of that," Aion said quietly.
"And Chrno's betrayed us again. Been waiting for four years and the guy never returned from killing that fallen angel, Yuan Remington," Arachnia said coldly.
"He's always betraying us," Emerald muttered, her expression changing to a saddened one. "I don't think his heart can handle hurting innocent lives and those that he cares for. He is very passionate and obviously will go on a rampage due to his anger of the ones he cares for most getting hurt. That's why he's the Sinner of Anger."
"Nonetheless, he will have to suffer once more for what he has done," Aion said somewhat coldly. "The next time we meet, I will be sure that he dies permanently. There will not be another contract formed. I will be sure he dies before then." His grip upon his wine glass tightened to the extent of him almost shattering it.
"He can't have simply betrayed us due to meeting that fallen angel once more," Jenai said quietly. "There has to be a better explanation to it."
"Do you think...?" Emerald didn't finish the unanswered question, knowing full well she wouldn't have to.
"He left us again for the girl that was reincarnated once more," Arachnia said coldly.
"Once the girl is no longer use for us, she will die a very slow painful death. Of that I am sure," Aion said calmly, standing up. "Be sure that she isn't with Chrno when we kill him or else we could risk her making a contract with him."
"Don't worry. We will kidnap the girl by making a false alarm of a demon attacking innocent humans while sending out an invitation to Chrno, allowing him a chance to 'rescue' his friends. That's where you will fight him after 'killing' his companions off. He will be fueled by his outrage so be sure to be very careful while fighting him, Aion," Emerald said and crossed her arms. "Eventually, Chrno's energy will deplete from him using too much of it and that will be your chance to kill him. Simply remove his horns once more and get rid of them once and for all. Afterwards, immediately kill him. We all know how persistent that Apostle will be and if she somehow finds out our plan, she will obviously come running to the scene to save her beloved's life. That is why you must kill him as quickly as possible since we cannot run the risk of her making that contract once again."
Aion simply nodded to the plan Emerald had made then left the room, his expression slightly filled with grief.
Rose yawned and stretched out her arms. "Man, I'm tired. That demon got me totally exhausted."
"Go to bed," Chrno said as he flipped through the nonworking channels once more. The two were within Rosette's old room, Chrno laying down on the bed and Rose sitting down on a chair.
"I don't want to," Rose whined slightly. She looked away and looked at the books lined up against the desk.
"And why not?" Chrno asked, raising an eyebrow. Rose stayed silent and Chrno thought she hadn't heard him. Right when he was going to ask once more, she replied.
"I... My dreams... Lately they've been..." Rose didn't continue as she shuddered slightly, tears threatening to fall down her cheeks.
"They've been...?" Chrno asked, becoming concerned as he got up and went over to her side, pulling up a chair and sitting down next to her.
"...Horrible..." Rose replied, shuddering once more as she squeezed her eyes shut, tears beginning to trail their way down her face.
"They're... Just nightmares, that's all," Chrno replied and hugged the young blonde haired girl tightly. "Don't worry about any of it." He began stroking Rose's hair.
Rose sniffled a few times as she hugged him back, resting her head against his chest. She was trying her best not to cry from the dreams she had been having, but it seemed as though the tears were winning. She growled slightly, upset with herself for showing weakness and, even worse, showing that weakness to Chrno. I'm not the damsel-in-distress. I'm not the one that depends on other people to make myself into a stronger person. If that's true, then why am I the one who ended up as the one needing to be saved?! Why am I depending on Chrno for comfort?!
"You are strong, Rose, that is true," Chrno said quietly. "But everyone, human or demon, has a time when they can't always keep up that strong disposition. You're not weak. You are, in fact, the strongest person I know in this entire world. And each time you are reincarnated, you just become even more stronger." As well as more stubborn, determined, and willful.
Rose looked up at him, her eyes narrowing slightly. Don't ask how, but I heard that. She crossed her arms, releasing him and looking away. "And I'm not so sure if I should take that as a compliment."
Chrno sweatdropped. "Awwww. Come on." He smirked but quickly hid it as he looked away, a puppy look upon his face. "Don't tell me you've finally lost the sense to have fun because of being reincarnated so much." He turned into his smaller form, knowing it would put more effect into his puppy face.
Rose turned to face him and was about to hurt him for what he had just said until she saw his face. Her eyes slightly widened then narrowed. "Chrno, I hate to break this to you, but... That doesn't work on me!" She let out a cry and lunged forward, aiming to tackle and pin the purple haired demon down.
Chrno's eyes widened out of fear and surprise and he quickly turned around, trying to make a run for it. However, he didn't make it very far as Rose had grabbed him by the ankles causing him to fall down face forward. Afterwards, Rose crawled up and turned him over, pinning both his wrists down.
"I win," Rose said, smirking.
"For now," Chrno said, grinning, a glint illuminating his eyes.
Yay! Rosette's back! But Aion's still around and has an evil scheme up his sleeves. Will his plan succeed? You'll just have to read the next chapter to Chrno Crusade: The End Is Just The Beginning to find out. And please don't forget to review on your way out. Thank you very much in advance.