Chapter 3: Weird Middles part 2: Trust
Sazabi had made daily trips to Chronos's room ever since their agreement. They talked for a few hours before Sazabi had to leave when the trio had gotten suspicious. While Sazabi was exiting, he had made sure that a Red Zako Soldier was in front of Chronos's room, to ensure safety. "Don't let anyone enter this room except for me, understand," order Sazabi.
The red Zako saluted, "Yes sir." Sazabi nodded his head and turned to head for his private quarters for a rest. He needed to since he had another day's worth of training before he would meet up with Chronos again. Gouf watched as his superior officer left the room and motioned for the other two to come closer. "What do you think the commander is doing inside with that Gundam," asked Zapper and Gouf said, "Don't know, but if we want that Gundam out of our hair and also get on the commander's good side, we better find a way in that room."
"So we make Gundam go boom," asked Dom and Gouf said, "Yes, so we can make the Gundam go bye-bye." They made their way to the Red Zako Soldier, who said, "No entrance; Commander Sazabi's orders." "Well, we're just here to visit our old friend, Captain," said Zapper, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Under the commander's orders, I will not let you pass," said the Zako. Inside, Chronos looked to hear the voices when his guard was speaking to the Dark Axis trio. 'What do they want,' he thought and placed his battle mask on, in case the three managed to get in. "JUST GET OUT OF OUR WAY," yelled Zapper as he knocked the Red Zako out. Chronos went into a battle position when the door opened to reveal the three warriors.
"Well, well, well, look what we have here," said Gouf as he smirked at the defenseless Gundam in front of him. Chronos narrowed his eyes slightly as he kept his guard up. The trio came closer and he let out a battle cry.
When Sazabi had entered the room, he found Chronos lying on the ground, badly damaged along with the room. He hurried to his side and hoped that he was still alive, "Chronos, Chronos, can you hear me?"
"They…they got in…they got," Chronos struggled to say. Sazabi picked him up and placed him on the recharge bed (which was thankfully intact). Once the Gundam was hooked up, Chronos was able to speak properly.
"Who got in Chronos," demanded Sazabi, clearly pissed off.
"The trio, Zapper, Gouf, and Dom, they came in when they knocked the guard out," said Chronos when he was lying down.
Sazabi's anger increased when he had found out and said, "I'll take care of them, you just rest. I'll make sure there is double the security." Chronos couldn't object and just only nodded. Sazabi then turned to see his subordinates when he made sure that Chronos's room was once again guarded, ready to unleash his anger upon them. "ZAPPER, GOUF, DOM!" The three shuddered at the harshness of the commander's shout and approached him (like they always do in the show).
"Yes commander sir," asked Zapper as he stepped forward with the two in the back.
"I gave specific orders that no one was to enter the Gundam's room except for me, is that correct? And yet you three buffoons disobeyed that order and could have destroyed something vital that could be used to our cause," Sazabi growled from behind his door.
"But sir, what could that Gundam do for our cause, he's too much of a goody – goody to support us," said Gouf.
"SILENCE," yelled Sazabi as he fired his cannons at them. The three yelled out in pain from the contact until Sazabi finally stopped his assault.
"Disobey that direct order again then you will know what true pain is," said Sazabi as he left the door and head towards Chronos's room to see if he was doing okay. He entered to find Chronos peacefully recharging on the bed, his eyes offlined. He sighed and walked over to see that the battle mask was now off his face and looked at the gentle features. 'To think he would put up a fight with those unscarred features,' he thought as he gently traced his hand over the Gundam's exposed cheek.
Chronos woke gently to his touch and said, "Sazabi?"
"How are you feeling," asked Sazabi after removing his hand.
Chronos blushed slightly and said, "I'm feeling much better than before, thank you."
"Tell me, why do you continue to fight, even with your unscarred face? A face like yours should not hide behind a mask, even if you are fighting. What gives you the will to fight," asked Sazabi curiously.
Chronos's blush further deepened and said, "Because it's my duty to protect my home from darkness. Even from you Sazabi, I cannot afford to have my home destroyed." Chronos then looked at the commander confidently and continued, "no matter what, I love my home, and I am willing to sacrifice my life in order to protect it."
Sazabi nodded at his words and said, "Then you know that I would also try to help the Dark Axis conquer your world."
"I don't think so Sazabi."
Sazabi froze.
"I don't think you would, under that emotional mask of yours and those punishments you give to your subordinates, I trust you enough to know you would not fully conquer my home," Chronos said, his blue eyes gleaming.
Sazabi, for the first time in his life, was touched by his words and said, "You trust me that much?"
"Yes, more so than others," said Chronos.
"Then can you trust me on what I am about to do," asked Sazabi and Chronos looked at him confusedly and asked,
"What is it?"
"This," said Sazabi and closed the gap between Chronos and him for a small kiss. Chronos's eyes widened with shock as an unknown feeling was swelling within him but went with his feelings and respond in kind by wrapping his arms around Sazabi's neck. He closed his eyes and felt like he was on wings flying through the sky. When the kiss ended, Sazabi looked at Chronos in the eyes, "Do you trust me enough to love you?"
Chronos froze and felt his Soul Drive swell in happiness. "Yes," was the reply.
Sazabi nodded at his response and kissed him again, his new feelings released. And he planned to keep Chronos the way he was. 'He doesn't belong in the Dark Axis, and I don't plan on tainting him anymore. He needs to remain pure, pure enough so that I could finally know what it means to love,' he thought. He took it further to ensure that Chronos would always be at his side.
"Sa-Sazabi," asked Chronos when the commander made his approach. "Shh, trust me, you'll love this," whisper Sazabi and led his Gundam into his dance.
I see the angels
I'll lead them to your door
There's no escape now, no mercy no more
No remorse now cause I still remember
The smile when you tore me apart
-Angels by Within Temptation