A plan has been formulated between the High Council Members and the group. Now Joshua has made arrangements to meet Viscount. What will happen?

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Chrono Crusade: Horns of Time


Chapter Eighteen: Devil's Fusion
"There comes that mysterious meeting in life when someone acknowledges who we are and what we can be, igniting the circuits of our highest potential." Rusty Berkus
It was midnight. Silence had befallen the whole compound and everyone was asleep. Everyone…except for Joshua. He hadn't forgotten the little arrangement that he made with Viscount. He quietly made his way to the training grounds with Wolf following him from afar. At the training grounds, Joshua made his way to the center of the room.

"Where is he?" He wondered. Suddenly the lights came on and standing right before him was Viscount.

"So…you came after all. That's a good start."

"For what?"

"You know. Someone must have good training and powers in order to fight the upcoming battle. Logan can be a crafty one, I could tell."

"Training…So…what did you want me to see?"

Viscount held two curved black sticks, one on each hand.

"Those sticks…are they horns?" Joshua asked.

"You know it. They are that of a copy made from the original. You can say that I cloned it."

"Cloning horns? What for?"

"That watch you have," Viscount pointed, "that watch has a unique ability. Here, catch," he threw the horns to Joshua. He looked at them.

"Take the horns and hold them in front of the watch. Turn the latches until they are vertical, then pull them apart."

Joshua did as he was asked. Taking the horns and holding them in front of the watch, he then turned the latches until they were pointing vertically. The watch then emitted a glow from the middle and the horns started to disappear. Then, he pulled the latches apart. While this was going on, Wolf watched from the shadows.

"What is that devil up to?" he wondered.

Bolts of electricity came out from the watch however Joshua didn't feel any pain.

"Okay…" he thought to himself, "this is getting freaky…" He was soon engulfed in a white light and when Joshua opened his eyes, he was wearing white and blue clothing, a metal belt and white and blue shoes. (Kind of like Ky Kiske from Guilty Gear) He was also holding a metal sword with a blue hint.

"What is this?" Joshua asked Viscount.

"That," Viscount replied, "That is Devil's Fusion."

"Devil's Fusion?" Joshua repeated, "what's that?"

"When people make contracts or pacts with devils, they use their powers at the cost of their life. However my company has been researching the effects of tapping into the Astral Line directly. That watch is capable of taking any biological information on a devil or demon and actually combining the DNA of both the human and the devil/demon in question. Devil's fusion for devils and demon fusion for demons. This enhances the human's ability and powers."

"That's mind-boggling. Anyways, what's with the sword?"

"A weapon that appears after a fusion is usually a representation on the preferred weaponry."

"But I prefer a gun."

"Hey, the fusion chose a sword so that's what you have. Don't worry, a fusion is usually with swords techniques and abilities. So…let's begin."

Viscount transformed into his true form. A devil with a brown beard, red wings and red battle armour.

"We have human appearances in order to conserve our astral energy and to fool our opponents. I hope that you're ready."

Joshua got into his sword stance (sword swung at his left side). "Wait…I have sword stance?"

"EN GARDE!" roared Viscount as he sped towards him. He hit Joshua multiple times however Joshua was able to block the moves with his sword. Viscount discontinued the attack.

"Wow…didn't know I could do that."

"Hmmm…the watch seems to be more active than before. I better take no prisoners." Viscount flew up to the ceiling and blasted Joshua with red blots. However he blocked with the sword.

"Didn't know I could do that either…" Joshua commented himself.

"Excellent work, kid!" Viscount laughed. "That's enough for now." He flew back down and turned back into his human form. He walked towards him.

"The watch is really something. It took us a huge amount of research in order to get it as the way it is now…"

"The watch. Can you tell me its history?"

"Well…the watch was created by one of the sinners, Shader. The soul purpose of the watch was to connect a human and a hornless devil together. An end to astral energy for a devil or demon means death so a devil or demon makes an agreement. You know it as a pact or a contract. The watch then directs the human's life-force and converts it to astral energy in which the devil uses it."

"I know that. The devil then must abide to the pact and serve the contractor. The pact comes with a price, however, as it drains the wearer of his very soul and life. I read the files."

"So you must also know the deeper history of the watch. It was first used by Saint Magdalene in order to save a devil's life. That devil is the one you met those sum years ago."

"What…"

"She, unfortunately, died of life-force depletion. The second to wear the watch was, of course, the Saint or some demons and devils refer to her as Mary Magdalene. She was also…your sister."

"My…sister…she wore this watch?"

"I'll tell you why. It is the same reason Saint Magdalene used the watch in the first place. To save the devil. And to find you."

"Azmaria told me."

"Then you must understand. We are planning to go back to the past and capture Logan, not change history. Changing history will have serious effects to the future. Thus you cannot change anything or anyone otherwise…the consequences will be great."

"Why are you telling me this?"

"The demon society is indebted to your sister. I am here to represent them. Light still engulfs Pandemonium however the natural order of things are taking hold. Light and dark are being switched back into their original places. Soon everything will be what it was."

"So…that demon failed in his mission to conquer the earth," Joshua said peacefully.

"That maybe the case. The demon that your sister handled before was that of evil…but at the same time, he was noble and determined to the very end."

"So…which alignment are you."

"I am with the Order and I am also with the demon society."

"A double agent."

"Call me what you want." Joshua's clothing then changed back to its original form. "Hey, what happened?"

"Devil's fusion is only limited and lasts only an hour. It would be best if you learnt how to use a sword properly." Viscount left Joshua standing there with his watch.

"Devil's fusion. A new power. I'm so close in finding out everything. The truth…"

Meanwhile, Wolf took his leave in the shadows.

"Joshua found out about the connection between the watch and the Saint. He knows more about this. The Order wants us to keep our mouths shut about this. However…he's doing his own snooping around and they're allowing him. Is it possible that they want him to figure out everything? I don't know what's going on however I like what they're doing." He walked to his room. "Good luck Joshua. You really need to find out about everything. Your sister was a remarkable girl."


A new power and Joshua's almost to the truth. All he needs is the names of those involved. Time travel…what will the group be comprised of? Please R&R.