Author's note: I'm really sorry for the delay in this chapter. I have been away for a while but I promise, the chapters will come out much faster this time. The song I am using in this chapter is call "Angels" by: Within Temptation the Lyrics are in bold and Italics. Thank you for reading and reviewing! Enjoy the next chapter of Chasing Despair!

I do not own Tales of Legendia. I do own Desari.

Lament of the Full Moon

The moon glistened in the sky hovering above the Legacy. People for miles around the floating ship were looking up at the moon in amazement. A full moon was a rare and exciting occurrence; nothing was as complete as it was. It was beautiful, pure and untainted by an eclipse, creating a shrouding darkness. Everyone was looking happily at the moon, everyone except for Norma Beatty, the Sovereign of Calamity, and Jay the Unseen. For these two, the moon was dark, foreboding, and deceitful.

Sparkling angel I believe
You were my savior in my time of need.
Blinded by faith couldn't hear
All the whispers, the warnings so clear.

The glimmer was lost in her eyes. Even the brightness of the night sky couldn't penetrate the bleak stare she threw back at the stars. She drew in a deep breath, taking in the melancholy feeling that loomed around her. Everything was different now. A while ago, she would be enjoying the moon with her used-to-be friends. But now, everything is different. Only the shadows and her angst were her company.

"It is how it should be." She plainly tried to convince herself. They had betrayed her trust from the day she met them. They deserve to feel her pain. Them, them and the rest of this dissolute world. All should fall back to the darkness they have asked for so long. So Norma pulled a small wrinkled up diary, which she could still trust. Taking out a small pen, she began to write:

I see the angels,
I'll lead them to your door.
There's no escape now,
No mercy no more.
No remorse cause I still remember

Dear Diary,

Convincing myself is still hard. I know that there are more to Desari's words than I am hearing. Something terrible lies beyond her venomous smirk. Even when she does smile, I shiver. I feel like she is leaving something out. Taking souls and giving them to a large crystal tree to erase the world? It all seems too easy. I can't help but feel unsafe under the name "Sovereign of Calamity"

Was there ever a time where I felt safe? There was. But it seems like so long ago now. Heh, here I am lamenting like I am old and watching the world go by…

It wasn't so long ago; I guess it's just the strain making me feel like it happened eons ago. But I used to feel safe. It was for a ridiculous reason though, I felt safe when I was with JJ. She scratched out the letters JJ. Jay the Unseen. He always seemed to know what he was doing. I didn't think anything could go wrong. I thought…I thought I stood a chance in the eyes a former ninja. I mean, we are both kinda outcasts, right? Well, none of that matters now. All that matters is that he betrayed me. He sold me to Desari. Does that mean the he to, wanted this? The destruction of the world? But he fought so hard against the Merines and against Schwartz. They all did…

Now I am thinking nonsense again, just like I used to. If I continue to forgive them, or say I love him, I am merely weak.

I sometimes wonder when they will stop running from me. They never dare to fight me. It is almost pathetic. I'm waiting…

I'm waiting for my vengeance.

With that final declaration, Norma closed her diary and looked at the sky once more before standing up and heading back for the ruins.

The smile when you tore me apart.
You took my heart,
Deceived me right from the start.
You showed me dreams,
I wished they'd turn into real.
You broke a promise and made me realize.
It was all just a lie.

The night was dark and the path was long. Norma realized that she wasn't getting anywhere closer to home. There were still miles and miles of road ahead of her, so with a sigh, she took refuge beside a large rock near the water, "I'll rest here tonight." She whispered to herself, before closing her eyes uneasily. She twitched her fingers slightly as a forgotten memory protruded her mind again. Something she never wanted to think of again…

Sparkling angel, couldn't see
Your dark intentions, your feelings for me.
Fallen angel, tell me why?
What is the reason, the thorn in your eye?

They were dead. Both of her parents, lying before her in blood. Young Norma tried to find the words, tried to scream, but her voice was lost in her fear. Her heart pounded on her chest like an angry visitor trying to break in.

She couldn't believe it. Not even the sight was enough! They had promised that everything would be ok now. They would love her too! They promised when she had run away a few weeks ago after her sister's death. What happened to that promise? What happened to their promise?

A voice shook her from her dismay as she spun around to catch the source of the voice. All that was there though was a cloaked woman. Her boney hands stuck out form her cloak, which masked her face from the child.

"It's time to pay back their debt…" Her voice hissed. A sudden surge of adrenaline rushed through Norma and she ran through the doors. She knew not where but she would never tell anyone of this night. She will just say…

She ran away.

Jay tossed and turned in his sleep. Beads of sweat were dripping form his forehead when he finally jerked himself awake. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and starred out the window at the full moon. The gentle rays beamed through the window, illuminating the darkness of his room. He had decided to stay in Werites Beacon for the time being, until he could figure out a way to save Norma.

A gentle knock was heard at the door and Jay jerked his head to the side to figure out who was there.

I see the angels,
I'll lead them to your door
There's no escape now
No mercy no more
No remorse cause I still remember

"Come in." He said. The door creaked open, revealing the Goddess, Grune.

"I heard you from my room." She whispered, "Is there something wrong?"

Jay looked at his blankets. He wrapped his arms around his topless body and shook his head, not fully responding to Grune's question. The woman took a seat at a table in Jay's room and crossed her legs, "It's Norma, isn't it?"

Jay shifted his gaze to Grune, "It's not like…"

"I've never seen you work so hard on a case Jay. I think what you are doing for Norma now is very noble."

Jay shook his head again, "If it wasn't for me, Norma wouldn't be like this. We wouldn't have to fight her."

Grune put her hand on Jay's shoulder, "It isn't like you to have such self-pity. Have you forgotten? We have all contributed to her pain."

"Yes, but it appears she is particularly angry with me." He said lying back down.

Grune smiled solemnly, "My, you can be quite dense for an information dealer." Jay gave his friend a confused look. She just chuckled a bit, "Wasn't it clear how Norma felt about you?"

Jay shook his head.

"She was in love with you." Grune said in her simple and blunt way of putting things, "You never noticed?"

The smile when you tore me apart
You took my heart,
Deceived me right from the start.
You showed me dreams,
I wished they turn into real.
You broke a promise and made me realize.
It was all just a lie.

The ninja rolled over, "No, never."

"Young love is so cute. In this case, pretty dangerous too." She tried to make him smile, but to no avail. Jay just shot her an angry glare. Grune tilted her head to the side and smiled slightly, yet in a confused way, "Jay?" The ninja glanced back at Grune, "Do you love Norma?"

Jay sat up again and rolled his eyes, "I see no reason to feel…that way…about her. Of course, this is not what I had in mind either."

Grune chuckled, "Jay you're really funny."

Jay raised an eyebrow.

"What do you mean 'no reason'?" She leaned back in her chair.

"Well…" He paused, "She's really immature." He kept trying to find reasons, "I like girls who are more down to earth. She…is always after something…out there…" a smile tugged at his lips. He tried to wipe it away, but the thought of everything Norma had done, wild, crazy, and just down right moronic, kept him smiling. He continued, "She's always a hassle to keep up with…But in the end, I wouldn't want anything bad to happen to her. That is why I didn't let her come with us in the first place. I had a feeling something bad was going to happen."

"Jay…" Grune started, she put her arm around his shoulders, "People don't need a reason to fall in love. You're no exception."

Jay looked down into his sheets and felt a blush rise to his face. Grune must have noticed it to because she chortled at the small boy, "So…" she continued.

Jay looked out at the moon, "You don't need a reason to fall in love?"

"Nope. None at all."

"Then I…" All this time, he was oblivious to himself. He knew everything, except for love. He thought of Norma day and night since she left, but it never occurred to him why. She had always been a voice of confidence for him, for everyone she cheered. And not once, did he take time off of his own wants and needs, to think about the difference that one girl had made for him. He closed his eyes and wrapped his arms around his knees, hugging them tightly to his chest, "I do love her."

Could have been forever.
Now we have reached the end

Grune smiled, "Then there is still hope-"

Jay looked up, "What?"

"The last time we saw her…she called you JJ. Do you remember?"

Jay nodded, still blushing, "Yes…"

"She still cares about you. Norma is still there. The Sovereign of Calamity has not yet taken over her. I know you can figure out a way to save Norma."

This world may have failed you,
It doesn't give you a reason why.
You could have chosen a different path in life

With that said Grune stood up and dusted the imaginary dust off of her dress. She turned to exit the door when she stopped, "Jay, one more thing."

"Yes?" He asked, slightly confused.

"I found this." Grune handed Jay the wind beaten piece of paper, "I think this is for you."

Jay took the paper and unfolded it. But before he could read it he turned to Grune, "Grune," he started. The Goddess turned around. "Thank you."

Grune smiled and opened the door, "Good night Jay." With that, she left.

The smile when you tore me apart.
You took my heart,
Deceived me right from the start.
You showed me dreams,
I wished they turn into real.
You broke the promise and made me realize.
It was all just a lie.

Jay looked down at the paper and began to read the writing,

The cold air gently wraps itself around my body

Soon the faraway sky will start to grow light

Every day, in the mornings when no one's there, I stand in the street

I try breathing deeply for a bit

The empty sky resembles me greatly

Why does the night make people lonely?

Nobody understands

Lost, I don't have a destination today either

But still, I start moving down the street

Leaving myself behind

That time, were you also lonely?

Thinking of my small self, I can't sleep today either

If we could at least meet in dreams...

Nobody will grant my wish

I don't even know how to tell you

I'm stopping today too

Nobody understands

Lost, I don't have a destination today either

Nobody will make my dreams come true

I can't even walk

But still, I start to move through the morning

Dawn is breaking

Jay looked stunned at the paper. He grabbed his jacket and reached into the pocket, pulling out the yellow envelope. It was the unanswered request from years ago, with the same handwriting as the newer letter.

I know who wrote this!

I know who these must have come from…

Finally, everything is beginning to make sense…

Norma, I remember everything now…everything you meant to tell me.

It's not too late…

Could have been forever.
Now we have reached the end.