This is the second last chapter so soak it up! Josh and company meets Rosette and company. Feelings are mixed and every loose end I can think off is tied up. Now to say goodbye to newfound friends their hopes and dreams. Very sad, but must be go on...

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Chrono Crusade: The Two Worlds

Act Three, Scene Five: Goodbye, Goodbye, Good Friends, Goodbye

As the Arbitrator proceeded to open the portal once again, Joshua and company looked at their opposites. They were all saddened by this, some tears in their eyes and others choose to remain silent. The portal was opened yet again and the wormhole looked like a light filled passage in which some parts were brighter than others. As Joshua and company got in front of the wormhole, Fiore first spoke as she departed.

"My sister…in my world, you've died and went to the great beyond. However, in this world, you have flourished and have become just as beautiful as me. You have all of our traits of our people. I could only wish I could stay with you but…" she paused for a minute but then spoke again, her voice all choked. "But I have a future that lays in wait for me. I can only wish for the best for you and your friends…"

She started to cry and the red headed woman embraced her. "I'll find your other self." she said. "I promise you, and I hope she'll be just like you."

Fiore nodded and then she went through the hole. Elizabeth was up next. "Azmaria, I feel bad for you, I really do. All the pain and suffering you went through. Believe me, although it was only for a very short time, my experience with you have changed me to perceive people like you do. Truly, you are an inspiration."

"Thank you," the white haired girl answered to her. Elizabeth walked over to her and put a golden crucifix with a diamond at its center. "I give this to you, for my deep gratitude, for changing me for the better. May you and you're other friends find courage and strength when you feel lonely at times. Always wear this with pride."

Elizabeth said this while jumping into the hole. Aion was there to speak. "Chrono…Rosette. I am truly sorry for what happened to your Joshua. I can only wish for the better for him. Please, believe me."

Chrono looked up upon him. "Of course, you're different than the Aion we know. I hope that you can find peace and atonement where you go."

"That is a promise, my friend. As for you, Rosette, I am again sorry for this…" The blond haired girl just stood silent. Aion, seeing that nothing was getting to her, nodded to everyone and jumped in the hole. Joshua was the only one there to say goodbye…goodbye to everyone…to her sister. Joshua went towards her and looked her in the eyes.

"Sis…thank you…thank you for letting me know you. I hope that you can find your Joshua. I hope that your friends can lead you to the right direction. I regret that I have to leave you and once I leave you, I'll have no sister." Joshua's eyes began to leak with tears.

"Joshua…I hope you can find peace at last." And so she push him towards the portal. "Go…please…go now…go and find your future!" she shouted this with tears in her eyes. Both of them were tear filled and so Joshua jumped in. No regrets, no fears, only confidence. As he left, the portal closed, only the Arbitrator with Rosette and her company remained in that park. The sky was blue, clear blue and everyone began to left, in silence and while this happened, a huge eagle flew over them, landing on a white coat sleeve.

"Goodbye my naïve friends…goodbye…"

Well...I hope you do know who that is...anyway, the last chapter is coming up next. The conclusion to CC: The Two Worlds. Don't miss it. Please R&R