Chapter 4: The Arrival
Authors Note: Ok, Here's Chapter 4! I am kind of going off track from my original fan fiction so I'll go back on track I know…I probably don't make much sense. You're all thinking TGIC right? XP Don't mock me. Lol. Just kidding. Please review!
Disclaimer: I do not own Chrono Crusade or any of the characters (So far anyways X3)
"A mission? So soon?" Azmaria asked uncertainly. Sister Kate nodded gravely. "But Chrono just came back."
"Yes I am well aware of that Azmaria." Sister Kate said in her usual cold voice. "But this is important. We just received reports from the San Francisco that Aion has been spotted by the beach house again"
Chrono looked at Sister Kate with a cold determination. He would finally destroy the demon that took away almost everything from him, Magdalene, Rosette and his own time. He knew he had to kill Aion quickly or he would only take more of Azmaria's lifespan.
"The beach house? I thought it was deserted accept for the portal thingy under the house" Azmaria said.
"That's what we also thought but he must be back. This might be a trick though" Sister Kate explained. "So I want Chrono to go in. He is the only one who can defeat Aion and if he doesn't he can heal his own wounds"
"But Sister Kate…!" Azmaria interjected.
"No Azmaria. I have to do this." Chrono cut her off. He looked at her with a fury. Azmaria was a little surprised at the look but she knew it was Chronos anger towards his fellow demon, "I do not want you to get caught in the middle of this. I want you to be safe. Please…just do this if not for yourself but for me"
"Chrono…" Azmaria said softly. She looked at the look on his face. She could almost see all the suffering those crimson eyes of his had seen and felt. She smiled at him, "Ok Chrono."
Sister Kate looked a little amazed at the two of them. Where had this sudden bond come from? She knew they had a strong bond but when had it been this strong?
"You can accompany him to San Francisco, Azmaria, but I don't want you to go onto the field." Sister Kate instructed.
"Ok." Azmaria agreed with a slight sigh. Sister Kate dismissed them to pack their things. Azmaria left the room and Chrono turned back to Sister Kate.
"Sister Kate, I know you might not trust me so much any more but I promise that I'll take care of Azmaria" Chrono vowed. Sister Kate could see the seriousness and sincerness in his blood red eyes.
"You better see to it that you do" Sister Kate said quietly.
I can't show compassion to this demon.
Chrono smiled at her with a slight nod of his head and hurried after Azmaria, his purple hair bouncing lightly with each step.
"I can't believe we get sent away so soon after you return! How can Sister Kate forbid me to come with you to fight Aion?" Azmaria ranted. Her pale magenta eyes narrowed. Chrono smiled at her.
"I think that is wise of Sister Kate. What would you expect her to do? 'Oh well Chrono just got back from moping around so I won't send him to fight a demon only he can fight.'?" He said. Azmaria spun around giving him a dirty look.
"I can understand that. But why can't I come with you! You'll be all alone!" Azmaria said. Chrono realized by the look in her eyes that she hadn't been mad about missing out but was mad that Chrono would have to face the convents most powerful enemy by himself.
"Azmaria, how could you help? Not to sound mean but when you pull the seal you won't really be much help. You'll just get in the way" Chrono said gently.
Not to mention the pain you'll face.
Azmaria looked at him shocked.
"How can you say that!" she shouted. A few nuns looked over.
"Azmaria you've seen what affects releasing the seal has on people. Even Rosette was powerless to it." Chrono explained. Azmaria sighed.
"I know but I still want to come. I don't want you to face him alone" Azmaria said.
"Azmaria, I'm never alone. I haven't been alone. No matter where I run to, destiny seems to find me. I have you with me and Rosette and Magdalene are watching over us" Chrono said recalling his dream from earlier in the morning. Azmaria smiled. She suddenly threw her arms around the little demons neck.
"Chrono promise me you won't leave! I don't want you to die! I don't want to be alone! You're my only friend left! You, Rosette and Ms. Satella were the only friends I had!" she sobbed. Chrono hugged her fiercely. He blamed himself responsible for the loss of their friends.
"Azmaria, I promise I will never leave you until after I find Aion." He promised.
She's not going to want to break the contract once Aion is defeated! What will I do?
Azmaria cried into his jacket. Chrono squeezed her tight not wanting to let her go in fear that she'll go away like Rosette and Magdalene. A tear slide down his ageless skin. They stode there in the middle of the hall holding each other for a few more moments. Then Azmaria drew back from his comforting arms. She sniffed and whipped away her tears. She looked up at Chrono. She smiled seeing his tear and whipped it away gently.
"Common. Lets go get packed" she said. They walked together to Azmaria's room and packed her things. Chrono left and packed his own things and carried both their bags to the convents car. Chrono closed the trunk of the car with a slam. He rubbed the back of his neck.
"Well, I think that's everything." He said. He turned around. He stode frozen looking across the garden. Azmaria followed his gaze.
"F-father Remington?" Chrono stammered.
"Hello you two." Remington said with a cheerful smile.
End of Chapter 4