A/N: Yay! I feel so happy from all the WONDERFUL reviews that it inspired me! D You all should be proud of yourselves. You all get a virtual cookie! (not the bad kind!) so yup! And I decided to put a little twist in it about Chrono… Nothing much really, just a fun one that will not make it seem as weird. I got the idea from many other fanfics, one's I forgot the name of so if it sounds familiar, I got the idea from them. So don't kill me! They had it first! Lol Yea… So on with the story I guess. And also, on a last note, I hope you guys enjoy my story. I really, really Like reviews from all of you. I am kind of disappointed that I have had over 800 hits, and only like…60-some reviews. I understand that is a lot of reviews, but compared to the 800 hits! Please! I would really like for you all to at least give a little feed back for me. I am taking journalism next year, and I have to work on writing. So let me know what I need to improve and all that. Thanks!
Disclaimer- I know I forgot this in a few chappies, so this makes up for it… I Don't pwn (hehe, gamer talk) Chrono Crusade, or any of its characters. So eat that, lawyers! sticks out tongue
Part 3- Birthday Bash
Previously, on Birthday Bash…
Chrono blinked. "Wow, amazing. And with time to spare. What now?"
Satella looked at a clock. It was only about 3:30. "Time to look for a restaurant I guess…"
The two left, leaving the dress and shoes on the bed.
NOW…
Chrono and Satella were driving along the road looking for their restaurant that Chrono would take Rosette to. It was pretty quiet in the car why Satella drove along, both eying for a good place to take the young Militia woman.
Soon enough, Satella got tired of the silence in the car and decided to ask him a certain question that was pulling on her mind the whole day.
"Ne, Chrono? Um, since Rosette is a lot taller than you now, don't you think it is going to look weird with her towering over you…?"
The boy in the back seat just grinned. "No, not really. I have a plan to solve that issue that I am sure that Rosette will like."
Satella raised an eye brow and looked in the mirror on the windshield. "What exactly is that?"
Chrono, still grinning, sweetly smiled. "Well, since I do look so young in this form. I actually can be in my adult form because it takes up the same amount of astral that I can still control. I just stayed in this form because I feel Rosette is most comfortable with me this way. She did find me like this, and grown up with me like this. So I never really thought about changing."
Satella, now bug eyed started to grin too. With a small smile, she thought about Rosette's surprise when he would change into his adult form, still concealed. "Does she know that you can do this?"
The boy shook his head. "Nope! Not a clue. Never really told her" He smiled sheepishly scratching the back of his head.
"I see… Chrono! There aren't any good restaurants around. They would all be in San Francisco… where I love to have my small cottage out there." Satella started.
Chrono imagined the so dressed up, prissy Satella in a 'small cottage' and smiled inside of his mind. He could see her in rags sweeping the stoop in an old cabin on a prairie. It was a good picture too!
"I've got it!" Satella suddenly yelled, snapping Chrono out of his dazed state. "I know exactly what you can do!"
"Hmm?"
"Well, since I am just so brilliant, I was just thinking that you can make a romantic dinner for that ill-tempered nun! Sit by candle light and eat! What do you think? Pure genius, don't you agree?" Satella said full of herself. (A/N As usual…)
Chrono thought for a minute. It actually was a good idea in fact! "Not bad, Satella. I like it. But how are we going to get the food and all that…?"
"Easy! We go grocery shopping! We have plenty time to buy and make the food. Plus, Steiner can help us too. I shall call him up and ask for his assistance in this matter- and tell him to bring two candles, china, and some wine." Satella sure had put a lot of thought into this very quickly, which Chrono never would have guessed that SHE, of all people, could actually do.
'Other than Rosette…' Chrono grinned at his last thought, imagining the young nun blowing up all buildings she came intact with.
"Okay! Let's do this and make this Rosette's best birthday ever!"
Satella turned the car around to head back in the direction of the grocery store.
'Wow, Satella can actually almost be like Rosette when you think about it. She isn't as bad as she first let's off. She really does care for Rosette.' Chrono smiled at the back of the Jewel summoner's head. She was like, dare he think it, a friend to all of us.
-With Azmaria and Rosette-
The two girls were debating if they wanted to sit down and eat, or walk around while eating their ice cream cones. They decided to just sit for a little bit on the porch outside the shop. It was such a beautiful day out!
Azmaria had gotten a simple vanilla double scoop cone with sprinkles and Rosette licked her double chocolate scoop cone with chunks of chocolate on the top, not inhaling it like she normally would.
At first the two sat in silence just enjoying the cones, beautiful day, and each other's presence.
Azmaria looked over to Rosette who was licking her cone, with a very happy expression on her face. Azmaria smiled. It had been a while since she hasn't seen Rosette so carefree. It was really nice, and she deserved it.
"Um, Rosette?" the young apostle girl started.
"Yes?" Rosette turned to her.
"I was wondering, do you love Chrono?"
Rosette nearly choked on her chocholate chunk she was eating, but quickly swallowed it. "Well, Azu," Rosette started staring at the ground, "since I can trust you, I will tell you." She smiled at the young girl.
"I guess you can say I love Chrono. He has always been there for me, cares for me, and we have both been through a lot together. It is hard to explain, but I know I probably know I shouldn't love anyone. Besides, I know he doesn't think about me that way." Rosette looked to the sky. "But as long as I can at least be by him, I know that I will be happy. I just love him so much I would die if anything happened to him. I know I push him around, but I don't want people to think that I fell in love with him. It is always against what I am supposed to represent, being a nun and all. But oh well, because I do a lot of things nuns shouldn't do, ever."
They sat in silence after Rosette finished. Azmaria let it all sink in what she said.
"To you question, Azu, Yes, I do love Chrono with all my heart and soul." Rosette turned toward her and smiled.
Azmaria didn't have anything to say, but smiled back and the two finished their ice cream talking about nothing in particular and just having fun for once.
-With Chrono and Satella-
As Chrono and Satella roam around the store with a basket in hand, they wonder what they should make.
Chrono finally just went with French bread, spaghetti and meatballs, wine (not too much though, because they knew how Rosette could get) and a little bit of desert- New York Style Cheesecake. (A/N drool and a little bit of a pun! New York Cheesecake! Cause they are in New York! Lol… you don't care… FINE! Just read one then.) They went and paid quickly and headed back to the Order.
When they finally got back, Satella went on to check to see if the two other girls were back yet to be safe because she left the dress in the room. Chrono, on the other hand, went to the kitchen to ask the chefs to use the kitchen to cook the dinner.
The girls, luckily, hadn't returned yet and the chefs agreed because Chrono was just too darn cute and nice to say no. Satella, being the smart woman she was (me- COUGH!) made up Rosette's room and laid the dress and high heals on the bed neatly. She found the key to Rosette's room, and on her way out locked it to make sure that no one would get in there, especially Rosette.
Satella was making her way across the grounds to get to the kitchen when she saw the perfect spot to have the dinner. There was a little pond father away on the grounds, and it was perfect! Later tonight would be so romantic for the two. She would tell Chrono about the spot she found when she saw him.
While Satella was doing all of this, Chrono was busy at work. The chefs offered to help, but Chrono kindly declined their requests. He was going to do this as much as he could by himself. There were only a few things he wanted to know- 1. Where everything was, 2. How to work the appliances and such, 3. Where the fire extinguisher was. A chef stayed and showed him the first two without an issue, and when Chrono asked the last question, he was almost a little uneasy but knew he could trust the young devil.
When Satella finally got into the kitchen, Chrono was already boiling the water for the spaghetti. It was already 5:13. They had about 45 minutes to have everything ready for tonight, and the sun was already starting to make its way down the sky. Odd, normally the sun wasn't to set until 9 during the summer…
The two worked fast, and Satella mentioned the spot she saw earlier.
"Really? I never really knew we had a pond on the Order grounds." Chrono said astonished.
"Yeah, and it looked like it would be really pretty when the sun sets and you guys eat. The sky is cloudless, so there should be a lot of stars out tonight too! What do you think?" Satella sounded excited about the whole idea.
"I love it. Thank you a lot Satella, for everything today. You have been a great help. I really appreciate it." Chrono smiled. Then he noticed the water was starting to boil over the pot for the spaghetti.
"Oh Crap!" He jumped and turned down the heat. It was mostly quiet while the two made the dinner. It was now 5:30, and Chrono still had to shower and get dressed. Satella said she would finish up, and for him to go get ready, quickly.
Chrono nodded and went off to the showers. There was of course no one in there when he reached it. He stripped of his clothes and turned on the water to one of the showers. He pulled out his braid so he could wash it. He made sure to scrub every place to make himself squeaky clean. When he was done washing, he let the warm water trickle down his well toned chest and all the suds wash away. (A/N- sorry for all of these, but DROOL! OO) He checked the clock that was on the wall. 5:45. He had to hurry. He turned off the shower and grabbed a few towels. One for his hair and two for him. He quickly dried off and brushed his hair and teeth. He put on his old clothes and went to Rosette's room to get his clothes.
When he reached the room, he turned the knob and- wait a minute! 'Oh shit! It's locked… Satella has the key! Shit shit shit!' He looked at a nearby clock. It was down the hall so it was hard to see it, but he could make it out. 5:49. Oh shit… shit shit shit. He ran to the kitchen to get the key, trying not to get too sweaty.
He ran up to Satella when he burst into the room. "Satella! I need the key to Rosette's room! I gotta get my clothes!"
"Oh yea! Here! Catch!" Satella quickly threw him the key and he was off with inhuman speed. When he reached Rosette's room again it was 5:53. 'Shit!' he thought again. He quickly opened her room and went it. It was surprisingly clean. He saw the clothes laid out on his contractor's bed. Only her's was on there. He looked around the room and saw his on the nearby chair. 'Good.' He ran over to them and striped of his other clothes and put the other ones on. He looked in her mirror. He was looking sharp. He grabbed some paper and a pen from Rosette's desk that she normally write the apology letters on, and wrote-
Rosette, I have something for you. Put of the dress, and meet me by the pond.
Chrono
He read it over and over and made sure it was perfect. He agreed it was fine and folded it. He put her name on it and set it on the bed by the dress. He left to go find Satella. It was 5:57. Running close on time now.
When he was crossing the ground, he saw Satella out there setting up a table and two chairs. Two candles were on it, wine glasses, and two platters with covers over them. He smiled. Satella was just lighting the candles when he approached her.
"There you are, Chrono! Hurry! They will be here any-" she was cut short. They heard car doors shut and Azmaria and Rosette talking. Luckily for them, they were too far to notice them. They were headed to Rosette's room.
Satella wished Chrono luck and was off in that direction to get Azmaria.
Chrono thought of what he was going to say to her. How was her going to say he loved her? What was he going to do?
Then he remembered- he had to change into his other form. His adult one still!
He closed his eyes and concentrated. He re-opened them and was much taller than what he normally was. He smiled. Of course, his clothes didn't rip or anything. They grew with him! He grinned and thanked God he was a demon and could do that. It was so much fun to do. Now, he looked even sharper than he did. So much more mature too. Now all he had to do was wait...
-With Azmaria and Rosette (and soon to be Satella…)-
Azmaria and Rosette were laughing about something they had seen then they were window shopping that day when they reached Rosette's room. Rosette opened the door and was immediately amazed, and shocked. Someone had messed with her room! It was clean! She walked over when she saw something on her bed. Rosette gasped. There on her bed was the most gorgeous dress she had ever seen. A baby blue formal with designs she didn't know how to explain, and would reach at least her ankles with high heals next to it. She saw the note that was by the dress. She picked it up and read it.
Azmaria walked over and gasped too. The dress was amazing! 'Good work, Satella and Chrono.' She grinned.
Rosette snapped out of her daze after she read the note. She was thrilled!
"Azmaria! Read this note! Look at this dress! Oh my God! What is going on?" Rosette was going crazy.
Azmaria read the note and smiled more. "Well, are you going to put it on or just stand and gawk at it? Come on, Rosette! Chrono is waiting! Hurry!"
Rosette nodded and started to change. Azmaria turned around to give her friend privacy. A few minutes later Rosette said 'Okay' and she turned around. She gasped again. Rosette was absolutely beautiful! The dress fit her perfectly and hugged her every curve. Her hair and nails matched it perfectly and her blue eyes sparkled.
"How do I look?"
"You look absolutely beautiful, Rosette" Azmaria said to her dear friend.
Rosette sat on the bed and put on her heels. She got up and wobbled for a minute, but soon regained her composure. She walked around to get used to the heels and smiled. Just at the minute Satella knocked on the door and walked in. She too gasped. She thought exactly what Azmaria did.
"Rosette, um, hi!" Satella said. "I need to talk to Azmaria." She motioned to Azmaria and Rosette nodded while Azu followed the German lady.
"Oh, Rosette! Chrono is waiting, you should hurry!" Azmaria said, turning around.
The nun nodded, as the other two disappeared. Rosette looked at herself in shock in the mirror as she thought, 'What is going on?'
"Oh well! Better go meet Chrono." Rosette walked to where she was to meet her demon friend.
As Rosette walked down the sidewalk toward the pond, she was thinking of what could be going on. But she was totally clueless. When she reached the pond she saw a young man facing the pond with his hands behind his back, folded, and decided to ask him if he had seen Chrono. The sun was now setting and she was wondering why they would be out here.
"Um, Excuse me. Have you seen Chrono? He is looks about twelve or so and has long, purple hair-" Rosette gasped as the 'young man' turned around. It was Chrono!
"Chrono…! How are you-" Rosette looked down to the seal that was firmly closed.
"Rosette, don't worry. I can be in this form too without using as much astral as I would in my child form." Chrono's voice was deep and Rosette nearly fell over from the handsome-ness of his voice. He was so handsome in this form. It made her blush.
Chrono stepped aside and there was a table, for two with candles and everything. Rosette gasped again.
"Chrono- what is going on?"
"Happy Birthday, Rosette."
He walked over to the stunned young woman and offered his hand to her. He was a good 6 inches taller than her now, something she wasn't used to but would get used to.
They walked over to the table and Chrono pulled out a chair for Rosette and she sat down. He pulled up the cover over the plate to reveal a wonderful, spaghetti dinner with meatballs, French bread and salad by it. It looked delicious.
"Chrono, did you do this all by yourself?"
He shook his head. "Satella and Azmaria helped a lot today too." He grinned. "Surprised?"
Rosette smiled. "Yes, I am. I thought everyone forgot my birthday!"
Chrono laughed. "How could I ever do something like that? Now, let's eat before it gets cold."
The two ate in almost silence, and Rosette ate like a lady for once. The two would stare at each other when the other wasn't watching. When the two finished, Chrono pulled off another cover to a platter to reveal the cheesecake. He scooted over his chair close to Rosette which made her blush, and picked up the fork. He cut a small piece and held it up to her mouth, which she gladly ate off of the fork. He was feeding her dessert! Rosette was thrilled and her heart beat faster. Yes, she knew she loved Chrono. She wished they could be together…
She picked up his fork and dragged his cheesecake over to her. She cut a piece how he did and fed it to him. They went back and forth till all the cake was gone, and they were certainly stuffed. The sun was now fully down and the stars were out shining bright. The two just gazed at each other for a while.
Chrono thought of how breath-takingly beautiful she was, and Rosette thought about how handsome Chrono was.
Then Chrono did something unexpected.
"Rosette? Would you like to dance?"
"What? But there isn't any music."
"Let's make our own."
Rosette blushed and accepted Chrono's hand that he held out to help her get up.
Chrono wrapped his arms around her small waist and pulled her close. Rosette blushed some more and wrapped her arms around his neck. There they danced; each other's body's pulled so close they could feel body heat coming off of them.
Chrono put his mouth by Rosette's ear and whispered, "I love you, Rosette Christopher."
Rosette's eyes widened when he said that, feeling his hot breath on her ear. She stopped dancing and looked into his eyes; her's started to well up with tears.
Chrono blinked, wondering what he had done to make her cry.
"Rosette… I'm- I'm sorry! I didn't mean to make you cry-"
"No, Chrono! I am not crying because you hurt my feelings. I am crying because I never thought I would hear you say that! God, Chrono! I love you! I love you so much…" She buried her face in his chest.
He hugged her and her arms went around his torso area. They stood there like that for a few minutes when Chrono took his hand and grabbed her chin, gently pulling it up. He looked in her eyes, those strong, determined, loving eyes. He leaned down slowly, both closed each other's eyes, and they kissed.
They shared their first kiss standing under the stars with the moon reflecting in the pond water.
-The End-
A/N- OH MY GOODNESS! That was LONG! It took me three or so hours to write this, and I barely stopped! My oh my! So there it is ladies and gentlemen! Birthday Bash is FINALL over! Now I can get onto other things! But- I really need Ideas. SO review me if you have one, I need anything. D
HOLY MOLY! 13 pages! Just for you all who review for me! This is for you guys!
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