For The Love of Chaos

Chapter 8

Safe Within Your Arms

"Chaos" Anna laughed, getting up from her bed after a few minutes, running after him. "Y-you're terrible" she said between laughs. "Oh Lord, I can just see his face right now, poor Kevin. I think we may have over done things just a bit" she said, smiling at him. Chaos just grinning at her, happy that he got to scare Kevin senseless. "And what by the name of all that's good are you grinning at?" she asked, hands on her hips as she looked at him. He just grinned a toothy grin, showing off his pearly white fangs as usual. For someone who had eaten nearly an entire pot of chile the night before, she was surprised at how white his teeth were.

After that, he just walked into the kitchen, going through the refrigerator for something to eat. Unfortunately for him, there was not to eat what so ever. He sighed quietly, walking into the living room, and looking her in the face. His face said "I'm hungry, I want food" she laughed lightly at this, smiling a bit. "You're hungry, aren't you?" she asked, looking up at him. He nodded. She smiled lightly, letting out a soft sigh. "Time to get cooking again I guess…hm…you wanna help this time if you're going to eat it all?" she asked, raising a brow at him. He seemed to think about it for a moment, before nodding his head in agreement, lets see how many times she'll slap his hand?

Half a hour later, Chaos and Anna could be seen cooking together in the kitchen. Anna at the stove, with Chaos right by her side, observing her as she cook. Occasionally, she would have him chop vegetables in which she would also catch him popping into his mouth. She shoved him lightly whenever she saw him do this, laughing lightly as a result when he would grumble at her. They were content though, enjoying each others company. She winced when she herself cut her finger, holding it in her hand. Chaos looked at her, taking hold of her hand and sticking her finger in his mouth, sucking at the blood. Her face went a bit red as he did this, feeling the salvia on her finger. She swallowed, watching him as he licked at it lightly, his eyes glued to hers. He stayed like this for a few moments, licking the tip of her finger till it stopped bleeding all together.

"C-Chaos…?" she asked quietly, watching him carefully, hoping that he would stop soon. After a few more moments, he let go of her finger, holding it in his palm. For a moment, her body felt weird, then he let go of her finger. When she looked at it again, it was healed, no sign that there was ever a cut there. "How…how did you…" she didn't finish, hearing a knock on the door. "Coming!" she called, whipping her hands before running to the door. Chaos growled when she opened it, Kevin standing in the doorway. He glared at him, telling in to go away, warning him.

"Um, hi?" Anna tried not to laugh at his attempt of a hello.

"Please, come in" Anna said, gesturing inside, over to the couch. Quietly, he sat down on the couch, keeping a wary eye on Chaos. "I would have thought that when you said later you ment later" she said. Chaos was trying not to laugh at this, the mans poor attempt at trying to keep his composure made Chaos want to go into hysterics. Chaos just loved the look of paranoia on Kevin's face, to him, it was rather amusing. The whole time, Anna was still looking down at her finger, moving it this way and that. Every time that she did this, she looked up at Chaos in wonder. Kevin soon caught sight of what she was doing.

"What are you doing Anna?" he asked, glancing over at her, before getting a solemn glare from Chaos.

"Huh?" she asked, looking up, blinking a few times.

"I said, what are you doing?" he asked again.

"Um…I…" she looked to Chaos for a moment, not really sure what to do about Kevin. In return, Chaos came over and lead her into the kitchen, before standing at he opening and guarding it. Well, that was one way of fixing things. She sighed lightly, before going back to cooking.

"Um…" Kevin couldn't really think of anything to say. In all honesty, he had actually wanted to ask her about something. Although, at this rate, he knew it wasn't going to happen. Especially with Chaos around. He sighed. "Hey, Anna? I'm just going to get out of here ok? I just wanted to see for myself that you were doing alright, I'll talk to you later" he said, before walking out of the house and leaving, Chaos locking the door behind him.

When Chaos finally walked into the kitchen, he got slightly scared, which was new to him. There laying on the floor, he found Anna, barely conscious. He ran oven to her, falling to his knees, before pulling her to him. She was hot, very hot, and still very sick apparently. He sighed quietly, now realizing that they should have been outside all night in the cold. He tried to find his voice, the voice that he never used to verbalize anything. "A…A…" he growled lightly, trying to form her name, trying to wake her. Finally, he bent down to her ear, letting out a soft growl as he nudged her. She let out a faint groan in response, her eyes going slightly wide as her body shifted uncomfortable, before wrenching the contents of her stomach. He pulled back slightly, watching this as his brows knitted together in both disgust and worry. She groaned again, her body leaning downward a bit, before he pulled her up. He thought for a moment, before getting an idea in his head.

Carefully, he picked her up in his arms, before walking to the bathroom. Then, with a nudge of his elbow, he closed the door. He pulled back the curtains to the shower, before stepping into the tube with her, setting down as he turned on the water to the shower. He turned it to warm, hoping to soak away some of the sickness. He sat there with her leaning against his torso as the water beat down on them, soaking their bodies in its warmth. She groaned lightly, her fingers curling lightly. He continued to sit there with her in silence, the only sound being the water as it fell against them, the constant pitter-patter. Eventually, the water ran cold, like ice upon their skin. Chaos made sure to stay there for a good 10 minutes as the icy water poured from the shower head, allowing it to cool her body down a bit, although it caused both of them to shiver as a result.

For the second time, he growled softly into her ear, arousing her a bit from her sleep. She groaned a bit, her eyes opening ever so slightly to gaze at him "Chaos…" she whispered faintly, trying to stay conscious. A moment later, her picked her up, standing in the shower as he turned it off. Carefully, he stepped out, walking into her room to find a larger blanket. After that, he brought her into the living room, sitting down on the couch with her as he wrapped the large blanket around them

Much better he thought to himself as he held her close, keeping her warm as she laid against him in sleep. Once again, he found himself enjoying the feeling of her in his arms. He just wished that she wasn't sick, then he could enjoy it even more. So quietly, he dug his face into her damp hair, enjoying the feeling. He also wrapped his wings around them for added warmth, wanting to keep her as warm as possible. He heard her inhale as she curled up closer to him, one hand holding onto the upper part of his arm slightly, the other rest on his chest.

She seemed so quiet in her sleep, so peaceful, so calm. If only she could be like this all of the time, instead of continuing to go back to thoughts of this Vincent. He sighed, staring at her, wanting to hold her closer. He didn't understand why he felt like this, he just did, and that was that. Though he still wondered why she was the one to stir such feelings in him, feelings that he had yet to have in all of his existence. He found it most strange, but still, he liked the feels. He still wondered about Hojo though…waiting to see what the man would do next. His problem was, he knew that it had something to do with Anna, and he did not like that at all. He looked down at her again, brushing his fingers against the side of her face, feeling her lean into it a bit as she slept. This caused him to smiled, continuing to stroke her cheek softly, soothing her.

"Anna…" a voice called faintly, appearing out of thin air. She was floating gently in bright white, nothing around her, just peace and quiet. Her hair was floating gently around her as though in water. "Anna…" the voice called again, the sound echoing all around her. Slowly, a warmth started to spread through her body. Her fingertips tingled, along with her toes as it travel through her body, warming her heart and soul. It felt good…really good.

"Who's there…?" her mind called out along with her voice, a heated feeling going through her back.

"Anna…" it continued to called out to her as warmth seemed to touch her cheek. She felt safe. "Anna…" the voice was strong, though comforting, but she couldn't place it. It was a voice that she'd never heard before, but somehow she felt as though she should know who it was for some reason.

Chaos stood quietly, laying her down on the couch as he went over to the stove, turning it off.

She felt the warmth disappear from her body, leaving her cold, laying in nothingness.

He breathed in the wonderful aroma that they had made, he only wished that she was well enough to enjoy it with him. As much as he wanted to eat at the moment, he just could bring himself to do it, not without her at least. He sighed quietly, breathing the smell in again. After a moment, he walked back over to Anna, lifting her up. He then sat down, holding her within the warmth of his arms as he nuzzled her neck lightly, a soft growl coming from him.

She soon felt the warmth coming back to her, filling her with contentment and joy, she liked this feeling. She tried to get a better feel of it, but she knew that it was hopeless. Although, for a faint moment, it seemed to grow. It then continued, before staying at a constant and steady warmth. It felt so strange, but so nice, she was enjoying it. She felt safe and free in this presence, though she knew not what it was.

Chaos continued to hold her close, laying down, drawing her closer. He held her there upon his chest, just letting it rise and fall to the sound of her breathing. Soon, he too fell asleep. Although, he fell asleep, knowing that Anna was safe with him in his arms.

He knew that he was dreaming, but he didn't mind. Do you know the reason why? He was holding Anna in his dream. He could feel her laying against him as they lay somewhere outside, staring up at the sky. Anna seemed to love doing this, so he didn't object to it. In fact, he found it rather soothing in all honesty, laying there as they stared up at the stars. It seemed to calm both of them greatly

"Anna?" he spoke softly. She turned to look at him, now laying against him more on her stomach.

"Hm?" she asked, closing her eyes after a moment.

"Do you like it here?" he asked, his arms around her, holding her to him.

"What do you mean?" she asked, snuggling against him.

"Do you like it here…with me?" he asked, looking down at her for a moment, before turning his gaze to the stars again. He could feel her lips curling into a smile against him.

"Of course I do Chaos…why wouldn't I?" she asked, snuggling against him a bit more, longing for his warmth in the cold of the night. He smiled at her, wrapping his arms around her a bit more, pulling her closer still.

"Anna…?" he called her name, causing her to open her eyes and look at him. He pulled her face toward his, brushing his lips against her, holding her there in contentment. They stayed like that for a moment. Anna herself was left speechless.

"Chaos…" she said quietly, leaning in for a second kiss, which Chaos happily obliged to. He was happy, and nothing could change that. After their kiss was finished, he placed his head against hers slightly as she laid on him, just enjoying the peace and quiet. He was in love.

Chaos let out a faint growl, though it was soft and pleasant, not threatening in the least. He was happy in his sleep as much as Anna was. Anna laid there, snuggled against him asleep, her soul living happily in its current freedom. This was something that she didn't normally get to experience, but she was now, and she didn't want it to end. For once in a long time, her sleep had not plagued her with nightmare of her past, saddening memories, thoughts of Vincent, nightmares in general. She was free for once in her life.

Anna could still feel herself floating peacefully in her mind. "Anna…" the voice called out again.

"Who's there…?" she asked for a second time as she laid there.

"Anna…be mine…?" it asked softly, the warmth making contact with her cheek again in a solid warmth.

"Who are you…?" she inquired, hoping for an answer to her question.

"Be mine…" it said again. For some reason, she felt as though she knew this person. Then again, she had no idea who's voice it was that spoke. "Be mine…" it whispered in her ear softly "Be mine…Anna…" it said, the skin on her neck feeling warm as though someone's breath was on her neck, breathing steadily.

"Be…mine…" it echoed around her softly, before leaving her in a warm ray of light, shining from high in the sky.

"What is this…" she looked around her, sitting in a field of flowers now. The sun was shining high above her head, the wind blowing gently around her, sending her long hair up. She inhaled, smiling as she let it out. "It's beautiful…" she whispered quietly "So beautiful…" A butterfly landed by her hand, its wings flapping brilliantly in the light, showing off all its wonderful colors. For a moment, she felt hands laying on her shoulders, but when she turned there was no one there. Quietly, she placed her left hand on her right shoulder where the hand was laying, smiling finding that it was still there. She ran her thumb over it gently, enjoying the warmth that it gave to her shoulder. She smiled softly, closing her eyes, enjoying everything.

"Time to wake up little one…" a different voice said. It sounded like Vincent to her ears, his voice cascading through the valley in front of her.

"Vincent…" she called lightly, a small smile on her face as a single tear fell from her eyes, it's hot warmth leaving a faint mark on her cheek. It was then that she closed her eyes, feeling herself falling into nothingness, before falling into the light of day.

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Ok, that was chapter 8. I hope that everyone liked it. So please remember to REVIEW and let me know how I did and how you enjoyed it? Also, chapter 9 should be up soon. In fact, I'm working on it as we speak. Also, remember to check out any of my other stories that might catch your interest. Please and thank you. Bye.