Let's see...Josh and the others are in the park, discussing what had happened. Some of the major characters are here but not all. What party would that be if only some of the major characters were here. A portal is created and something is coming out. Find out what...

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Chrono Crusade: The Two Worlds

Act Three, Scene Four: Home Reunion

Something was coming out of the portal; a whole lot of somethings. All stood in awe in what the figures might be. Some readied their weapons and others just watched. There wasn't anyone around except for them. Suddenly, the figures started to become bigger and soon, two hands grabbed the rims of the portal. They were covered in white coat sleeves however it was struggling to get through.

Arbitrator stood there, slapping his forehead with his hand and exclaimed, "Ah, crap. I knew this would happen. The portal's too small. Joshua, grab the hand, I'll grab the other." And the two men grabbed the hands and they were making grunts of efforts. After a good three minutes, the figure started to go through but was not clearly seen by all. The two men gave one final, huge tug and the figure leapt out. However, there wasn't one figure that came out, it was three! When the dust cleared, the figures were plainly seen and everyone was shocked, surprised and full of confusion because the figures who stood before them were Joshua's friends. Joshua, Elizabeth, Fiore and Aion all stood there on one side and Rosette, Chrono, Azmaria, and Statella stood on the other. Arbitrator stood in the middle, laughing like a hyena.

"Sweet Jesus," he laughed, holding his sides. "You guys should have seen your faces…they're still there!"

"I don't get the joke," Fiore said angrily. "What is the meaning of this!"

"Oh, I'm so sorry; I forgot to introduce you to your counterparts. Now…let's see. All of you take a good look at the person looking of the opposite side of you."

Each person did as they were told. They looked at each other and after taking a minute to look and think, they finally got it…

The red haired woman asked. "Fiore…Fiore, is that you?"

"That is my name, how do you know it?"

"I am…your sister…"

"How can you be if…." She then realized it. "You're…dear god, it's just like I imagined you…" Both of them conversed with one another, embracing each other and while this happened, Azmaria looked at Elizabeth.

"What?" Elizabeth snapped at her.

"Well…um…did you…did you always wanted to become a doctor?"

"Yes…yes I did. It was an available option but seeing that people needed help with the demon pests, I stayed with the order. I was there for a long time, you know."

"Really…"

And both of them also conversed with the two sister and they exchanged information, techniques and among other things. Soon they became well known with each other however it seems that the heroes were having trouble understanding what was in front of them. Chrono and the girl could only look at Joshua and Aion, together. Aion noticed the two looking at him and whispered to Joshua, "Why are they looking at me funny."

"Don't worry," Joshua whispered back. "I think that guy over there is going to explain everything." Joshua then pointed to the Arbitrator who was sitting on a rock, listening to various conversations. After a good fifteen minutes of this, the Arbitrator stood up, looking more dignified.

"OK, settle down, all of you." He then proceeded all of them to take a place on the ground, some on the rocks and some on the grass. "You're probably wondering about this whole situation. Don't worry. The first time Joshua was here, he was confused as ever and it took him two days to understand the full concept of this whole thing. Now...where to begin…"

And the Arbitrator preceded to explain to them the theory of the different plains of realities, how everything they were used to in their world is the exact opposite of what they were used to in the other world. How they were connected due to a breach in the Astral line and the swords were the keys to opening this dimension. Joshua and Rosette themselves told how they defeated the evil Chrono and they all shocked about how they did it. Arbitrator also explained how the swords held the key of the portal and how it cannot be used by evil.

"Yeah," Joshua interrupted him. "But how did Chrono use the swords if they cannot be used for evil."

"Good question. You see, normally the swords give off a light aura that protects itself from evil hands. However, these swords can be used by humans because humans give off a positive and negative energy. Therefore, Chrono controls these humans and orders the killings of the innocents. When these swords are tainted with human blood enough times, the swords no longer become a swords of light, more like an opposite; they become swords of darkness and therefore can be used by evil people. The saint's sword, your sword Joshua, is the only sword that cannot be affected by this stipulation."

"That explains the bodies on the pikes," Aion noted. "But why were they arranged in the manner that they were in when we encountered Chrono in our world?"

"Another good question. Because human bodies are the vessels of human souls, they normally go to the Astral line immediately after they die. However, Chrono put some sort of spell that seals the soul inside the vessel until he feels the time was right to let them free. If there are enough souls, they then go up in a huge cluster that calls upon the line to take them away. That's how he called the line without the use of the apostles."

The blond girl stood up, "Okay…but how did Aion and company got though here. Normally we would see the Astral line and if what you say is true, the portal would have opened on top of us. How did you make it appear in front of us?"

Arbitrator took out his sword. It was a blue steel sword, with a dark blue hint and a golden diamond shaped rock between the hint and the blade. "My sword acts as a redirector so some of the Astral line energy is redirected into this sword. But only I can specifically use this sword. You can say it has a mind of its own. The portal creation is also a secret art used by the order that made this sword. Only those strong enough can learn this art."

Everyone became very silent. Finally after a good minute to think this through, Joshua stood up again. "Now what? Chrono's been defeated, the sinners are no more so what happens now?"

"Nothing…for you. You're journey has ended. However, your sister's journey as with her company had just taken a quick detour. The only thing we need to do now is for you guys to take you back home…back to your world."

"I had a feeling you might say that…" They all took a good look at each other. They didn't want to leave each other after getting to know them, although they knew each other only for an hour. Now they had to leave. There was no escaping it.

As everyone stood up, Joshua said quietly, "Well then…let's go home." Everyone agreed with each other. It had to be done.

Well...not what you expect and this is only the third last chapter. The second last chapter is next. Please R&R!