Sorry I haven't updated for so long but I have been suffering from severe writer's block gasp. Anyway, maybe this chapter will be better than the last one considering how many reviews I got for it T.T.

Rosette: Where's Chrno?

Me: He's coming with the disclaimer…Oi! Shrimp! Get over Here!

Rosette: sweatdrop

Chrno: Damn you to hell… Furyfaux does not own Chrno Crusade, or anything else for that matter (Thank God)…

Me: Chases him COME HERE YOU LITTLE-!

Azmaria: Um…looks at the fighting pair please enjoy the chapter!

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Chapter 4: Bookstore

Drip

Drip

Drip

He could hear it, but could not see it. The sound of water echoed throughout the dark room; he could see nothing but darkness, he was blind.

He stretched his arms out hoping to touch something to lean on, because for some strange reason he felt so worn out. The second he started walking he heard water splash beneath his feet.

'Strange…' he thought 'My feet don't feel wet…'

He ignored the oddity and continued to walk blindly farther into the strange room. As he came closer he heard a voice, it was speaking to someone and by the sound of it it was a woman.

'Maybe she could help me…'

His walk broke into a run; water flew in his face as his violet hair became wet, red eyes hoping for something that could not be seen. The voice grew louder as he neared then suddenly a woman appeared. She was sitting ground that wasn't soaked with water. She wore a silk white dress that covered her entire legs. Smooth purple hair pooled around her, blood red eyes stared at something she was holding.

He inched closer trying to see what she was holding but a blanket covered its face. He just stood there as she spoke to the wrapped bundle. It was only then that he realized she was singing to it. Her voice was so soft and gentle, and yet the song, where had he heard that song? A small cry emitted from the bundle; she pushed away some of blanket and there was a baby. The cry turned into a tiny yawn that only babies can achieve, its small hands curled up at its mouth.

A full head of purple hair covered its small head. A pair of small pointed ears sat on each side of its head too.

He sighed and looked up over the woman's head then his eyes widened in terror. A man- no a demon, stood there, long white hair fell to his waist. He looked like he was ready to kill. He had to warn her but before he had the chance something connected to his foot and he fell to the ground as his face meet the water. A strange coppery taste filled his mouth. He immediately spat it out.

'Blood!' This whole time he had been walking in blood. He felt like he was going to throw up, but at that moment the kind gentle singing came to a stop and then was replaced by a shrill scream. He looked up just as the demon raised his claws up above his head and the last thing he heard was a name.

'Chrno!'

End Dream POV He jolted up in his bed, sweat pouring down in his face. He looked outside his bedroom window and saw that the sun hadn't even come up yet. He had been having that dream ever since he was little. The woman, her singing, the baby, the blood, and the demon. It was all the same. He wiped the sweat away from his face as he swung his feet over the bed and got, straitening out his wrinkled shirt.

Knowing that he wouldn't be able to fall asleep again he changed out of his nightclothes (A/N That's what I call them XD) and left his room to the cafeteria to eat breakfast. When he came to the door he opened it and went inside looking around for the food. When he found what he was looking for he grabbed a plate and piled food onto it, then walked over to an unoccupied seat. He began to slowly eat until his plate was clean then he put it where all the dirty dishes went. After that he looked around noticing he and a couple of people were the only ones here. He walked outside, thinking about going to town to look around if he was going to live here.

In Town: There weren't to many people because of how early in the morning it was but there were enough to make Chrno's ears hurt. Horns honked, people yelled, talked, and chatted away walking past him as if he didn't exist. But its not like he cared. It's been so long since he was able to go out on the town by himself. The last time he came here he was with Andrew and his 'friends'. Miss. Attleburn was tired of looking at him and despite Andrew's protests Chrno went with them. While they were having fun ignoring him and pretending he didn't exist, Chrno felt a sense of kindness when he passed a certain bookshop. Unfortunately Andrew was getting bored and demanded to go home, thus Chrno never got to go into the shop.
Now, by himself he would be able to visit it. Back at the Orphanage he read every single book they owned. That was one of the reasons Andrew hated him so much; because of his reading. He thought it was stupid and anyone who got enjoyment out of it was stupid also.
He came to the front of the shop. It looked exactly as it did when he first saw it. A bell rung when he opened the door. Books, books books. That's all he saw; a desk sat in the left hand corner of the shop, behind it was a door. A tapestry covered the windows so curious lookers wouldn't see what was behind it. Chrno looks at a shelf that had books with strange writings on it. He pulled it off the shelf and was about to open it when a giant hand grasped his shoulder. Scared he dropped the book on the floor and slowly turned around just to look up to a tall, big muscled man who wore a black leather jacket. He had black hair that was pulled back in a small ponytail. His eyes were not inviting. Chrno just stared at him in fear. Weakly he was the first to speak.

"Um… was that your book? Is this your bookshop? Are you closed? I'm sorry I should've knocked! I-!"

He was cut off as the 'man' put his hand up to stop him from saying anything else.

" We're closed but since there wasn't a sign you can look around for awhile. I'll be opening up soon." And with that the man walked towards the back off the shop and went behind a curtain. (This is a very big shop people and there are two rooms in it.) Chrno watched him disappear, then picked up the deserted book and placed back on its spot on the self. After looking around he found a book and went to the desk to buy it. But no one was there. He blinked, not knowing what to do, then a head popped up from under the desk.

"Hi! My name's Shader! Do you wanna buy a book?" She said cheerfully. She wore a black bandana over her short purple hair. A pair of circular glasses sat on her nose. He swore he saw the bandana twitch. He found himself staring at it until he broke out of his trance when she waved her hand in front of his face.

"Hellloooo? Anyone there?"

He snapped out of it, his cheeks tinted pink and placed the book on the counter along with the money. He stared at a spot on the desk not able to look her in the eye. She looked at him oddly but took the money and gave him his change. He whispered a small thank you and going to be on his way when she called him.

"Hey, what's your name?" She asked him innocently.

He looked back at her. "Chrno." And with that he left not noticing the small spider that clung to his shirt very well hidden. Shader's smile disappeared and was left with a sad frown. She turned around, facing the tapestry and opened the door. She closed it behind her and closed her eyes as if ashamed of what she had just done.

"Is he marked?" A deep voice questioned her from a chair to the side. Shader slowly nodded her head and looked towards the occupied chair. A man with long white hair tied back sat in the chair, violet eyes staring back at her through narrow glasses. He folded his tan-skinned hands temple style under his chin and smiled.

"Why look so glum Shader? You know it was going to come to this at some point." A sharp canine tooth could be seen as he spoke. "Now take off that bandana, it looks hideous on you." She did as she was told a started to take it off. The man got up out of his seat and walked over to her. "Here, let me help you." He pulled it off revealing a pair of black cat ears. He took her chin and lifted it up so he could look her in the eye. "Aion…" She said weakly.

"Soon my dear, once that child is gone and all traces of Mary are too we can finally be together!" A smile found its way to her mouth as he brought their lips together. She warped her arms around his neck as he around her waist. A small tear trickled down her cheek and fell on the floor gone unnoticed.

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Soooooo… how is it? I hope it's long enough. Please review or I'll torture Chrno until Doom's Day! MWUHAHAHAHA!

Chrno: OO -cries-