Disclaimer: Genso Suikoden is property of Konami; Chrono Cross belongs to Square… I claim no ownership of these series. The following characters are used for a fan made story only for entertainment and not to gain profit.
Warning: The follow chapter is a rough draft… English is not my first language so I will not guarantee a perfect gramal and spelling… although I will try to lower the errors as much as I can.
Author's Side Note: The characters in this story are going through the "Tsubasa chronicles effect"; so OOC-ness may or may not be present. If you don't know what the "Tsubasa Chronicles effect" is; go to my profile and there will be a brief explanation.
"Wait up Serge!"
Serge ran with all his might up the stairs from the Twilight Tower. His friends and crewmembers from the Schala followed behind. The boy was frustrated, confused and angry. Not paying mind to his friends' cries he continues running wanting to reach the top as fast as he could.
That man! He must save her before that man did something! Serge reached the top and sent a hard kick to the door slamming it open. He stood there and glared down the path where that a man stood. This man turned around, a look of hatred on his eyes as he glared at Serge. Behind him was Leknaat, the seer of the true runes laid tied down in chains and hanging as she tries to survive the peril she went through…
But not only Leknaat was his worry, behind her stood a gate; said gate was glowing with power and the reflection of 'her' showed distortioned by the streams of energy… and holding 'her' in it's grasp stood THAT THING… once more menacing the world to destruction.
"So you came…" The man gritted his teeth, voice full of hatred. "How many times do you have to interfere in my plans… CHRONO TRIGGER!"
Serge wielded mastermune ready to fight this man, He surely will not let him revive Lavos and bring it to this world through the Gate Rune.
"Don't move boy!" the man declared, "Don't you care what happens to her…?"
Serge's eyes rested on Leknaat, the woman tried to raise her head, "Do not worry about me boy of another world. Don't let him get his hands on the rune!"
"SHUT UP!" the man slapped Leknaat with the back of his hand. "We the Sindar successors won't let you humans continue as they see fit in this world… we will claim it back… With the Rune of Change… and the Gate Rune I will summon Lavos from the time and space he was completed to bring chaos to this world."
"Bastard!" Janus spoke out loud; "You don't know what you are doing!"
Serge looked between the grand mage and their opponent. This man was insane… He had NO idea what Lavos was capable of, and the alien monster was uncontrollable.
"Give me the rune boy…" Serge hid her hand back not wanting to give it. "Fine! I'll take it from your corpse! Feel the might of DAOS!"
Serge took his stance; this man was no push over. He wielded Mastermune and did a dash-jump at him preparing to shoot a flying arrow. Unfortunately for him, that man was faster and as he casts a holy lance and sent it flying at him. His momentum couldn't let Serge dodge in time and he was skewed through. Serge gasped in pain and vomited blood as he feel back. Hitting the floor hard the last thing he heard were his friends crying his name.
As his vision began to blur, he saw Jill run to him in tears and screaming his name but couldn't hear any sound; Viki hovered besides her crying his name also and so others around him. He felt the power of water runes in him but it was too late. The rune in his hand began to glow as it detached from his body and hovered above him; then it shot at Leknaat unifying both runes into one once more. The Seer cried in pain as the machine she was strapped to began using her as a way to active the Gate Rune powering the Vortex to its full power.
The last thing he saw before everything went black were his friends fighting this man who calls himself Daos as the Gate powered up. Soon after he ended floating in darkness; he saw a light and from it the blond haired girl he used to get to know in his first adventure phased in before him. Her cerulean eyes had tears of pain as she flew to him in regret. She hugged Serge's body and began crying… and only heard one single sentence…
"I'm sorry!"
Serge sat up with a scream. Breathing hard he started touching his chest looking for any wounds. Making sure he had none, then looked around. He currently was resting at the top deck of the Schala.
~Time's scar~
When was it that we started dreaming about a world to come…?
When was it that we felt as this world would mean so much…?
Every human heart has something they yearn for…
And I am no exception…
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Serge stood up as he found himself back in the deck of the Schala. He recalled when they arrived to close proximity of the Gaian Empire and shut down engines. It was getting dark as dusk hit the sky so the Schala floated on the ocean waters resting from its long trip from Falena territory.
Having nothing else to do, Serge used the elevator (which was recently fixed by a man they met who created such things based on old blue prints who was brought to the ship by Lenar after returning from Sol-Falena and joined them), and decided to take a nap under the night sky as he used to do back home.
Serge frowned as he looked to his hand and quickly he took his glove off and saw it; the Front Gate Rune was still there. Flexing his fingers he recalled once more that strange dream. It felt so real… He remembered he had one of those before, which was a vision from a possible future (which DID happen) in his quest to unite his worlds.
His eyes changed to a general direction. Was that dream sent by Schala to warn him of what's to come? Serge didn't know… but he will take no chances. Daos… that man's name… his face was a blur to him all the time in that dream so he had no idea who he was… then there was that other guy… Janus… Who was that man? He hasn't met him yet so maybe he'll appear around IF he does… Janus, he remembered the name in his dream… wasn't that the name of the man mentioned on Kid's letter made by Dr Lucca? Serge shook his head; if someone was trying to bring Lavos back… he will do everything in his power to stop it. Even so; there were so many questions and so little answers.
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"I am ready for you guys~" Viki announced as she stood before everyone, Staff in hand.
"Alahcs, once we warp set the Schala into submarine mode and hide until our return." Serge spoke giving the ship's computer the order.
"Command Confirmed."
"Good luck everyone~" Doc blessed them and with a blink, the assigned group were gone.
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Hours had gone by after the crew arrived. Gaian's capital seemed like a big city. The group decided to go his or her own way to gather Intel around. Serge currently found himself in the plaza looking for an Inn to stay.
"Pst…" Serge stopped as a man wearing a trench coat and hat called his attention. "You are not from around here are you? Are you lost?"
Serge shrugged, is not like he had a specific place to where he was heading.
"C'm 'ere, I'll help you out. I know about a good Inn that you might like."
The man walked into an alley and Serge shrugging. Curiosity got the best of him and he followed. Gaien was not much of an impressive land. But it's capital had huge buildings and the military faction was big.
Serge drifted in his thoughts about the nation that he didn't paid attention to where he was going. Suddenly he found himself in a dead end, and wondered if he took a wrong step while thinking. He didn't finish wondering as a sudden hit in the head made him loose consciousness.
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Serge grunted as he slowly woke up. He tried to move his hands but found them tied up. Alarmed he completely woke up and analyzed his situation. A sudden beam of light aimed at his face made him wince his eyes as it blinded him. He only could see the silhouette of someone.
"Who are you boy? And for who you work for?"
The voice from the man of before spoke with a cold tone in it. He asked himself of what was going on and cursed his luck for lowering his guard to a total stranger in coat. The man's face shoved before his as he glared at the boy.
"Answer me boy! What? Can't speak?"
"I still think that he is a Koolok spy sir!" another voice spoke far behind.
"Perhaps…" The former spoke once more, "But we can't come to conclusions that quick."
"But you saw it sir, he appeared in a blink with a group of people in a back alley and tried to mix with the crowd."
"Yes, it is true so…" The man glared at Serge again; "Speak boy! Are you an agent from Koolok!?"
What the hell was Koolok anyways?
"Don't act stupid boy! Everyone in the world knows the Koolok empire and how they tried to invade the island nations."
Well true, everyone from THIS world would know, but He was NOT from said world.
"I think he is saying nonsense sir, He IS spy!"
"Ill you shut up Franklin?"
"Sorry sir…"
"Well boy… we have ways to make you talk… and you will not like them I assure you…"
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Serge wondered how many hours had men. Both men asked a ton of questions but he only answered back with a nod, a shake of the head or a few words. The leader of the two seemed to be really annoyed since Serge didn't know half of what he was talking about. In conclusion he had to admit that Serge was another of those strange travelers that come around every now and then.
Serge felt his hands got loose as the assistance untied him. He pulled his hands forward and massaged them since the ropes were really tight around them.
"Sorry about that kid. Our Kingdom had been unnerved since they learned that Koolok was beginning to move weirdly again." Serge nodded, "And since you appeared in a weird way that normal people doesn't use… we had our suspicions." Seemed fair, Serge thought.
"Name's Quincy Rolex boy, and this is my assistant Franklin." The man said, "I am the city's resident detective… and you are?"
"Serge."
"Well mister Serge…" Franklin spoke, "We apologize for the hassle we made you go through."
Serge thought for a minute. The man in question mentioned that he was some kind of private detective. Thinking for a bit, maybe he could help the boy. With affirmation Serge took a look at them and voiced his request for any information they knew about the Sindar Ruins. Both men blinked.
"I am sad to say that you need a special permission from the king in other to head there." The man spoke as he lighted a cigar. "The ruins are on royal territory and Gaian Knights guards the entrance so you wont get in that easily."
"And they are ordered to shoot first and ask question later to who ever they see inside." Franklin finished.
Serge crossed his eyes and frowned; it seemed that things were going to be harder than he thought. Now the next question was to how get such permit.
"So, you are a Sindar hunter?" Serge opened his eyes as Quincy spoke once more. Well that was half true.
Trying not to spill his secrets, Serge told the two men a modified version of the truth. Something about finding some ancient artifact and it was not completed so he and his team went for the searching of Sindar ruins to find clues of the missing part. In a way it was the truth.
"I see…" Quincy finished and crossed his hands thinking. "Alright, lets do this. Head to this direction and stay there for a few days. I'll help you out by trying to request a permit to the king." The man passed a note. "I'll say something about an investigation in them. I am well known in this town so there is a better chance of getting that permit through me than by your self. What do you say?"
What else he had? It was the only option at hand. With a nod Serge took the note and stuffed it in his pants. He then stood up and grabbed his cloak and putted it on. Saying his goodnights the boy headed towards the address given to him.
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Serge walked around the city heading to his destination admitting the capital. People gathered around doing his or her own business. Suddenly he crashed into someone since he was not looking his way.
"Are you alright sir? I give my most sincere apologies."
As Serge stood back up he also saw someone standing with him. The person he crashed with. Serge shook his head letting the person know that it was all right.
"Rico!" a man in armor spoke; "Hurry up you're lagging behind."
"Master Fred! Wait up!" the person, who Serge assumed was Rico; gave a bow and sped toward the other. Serge shrugged and headed his way also.
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OMAKE:
The girls were sitting inside the bath together. Jill had the idea of getting to know the other females of their group. Viki sat in a corner playing with her rubber ducky, Lorelai rested against the tub, Lenar was washing her hair and Jill rested her chin on the corner of the tub.
The young girl felt envious, all the women around her were more developed than her. Even Viki, which was more or less her same age, or so she thought. The youngest of the Atreides let go a big heavy sigh.
"Miss Lenar… you have such beautiful hair and nice skin. What is your secret?"
Lenar, caught by surprise with the sudden question turned towards the young girl pondering what she meant.
"Uhm… I thank you for the compliment but I really don't know what your meaning is."
"Let her be Jill." Lorelai spoke with a sigh of frustration, "Elves are naturally that way."
Jill pouted. It was not fair; the females around her dwarfed her petite body. She touched her chest as she felt how they just started to develop. Jill took a glance towards Viki as Lenar entered the tub.
"Excuse me, Miss Viki?" the blink sorceress rose her attention from her toy to the young girl; "Yes?"
"I apologize for what I am about to do, but I need to make sure of something."
The resident blink sorceress tilted her head wondering what the girl meant but then began to sweat nervously as she grew closer with not so good intentions.
"AAAAH! WAIT! WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?"
"Darn miss Viki! How come you have such big things when we are about the same age!"
"No, wait; aaa stop touching me there!"
"Oh wow Viki, I didn't know you also had soft skin." Lorelai joined as curiosity hit her.
"NOOO! AAAH PLEASE LET GO!"
On the other side Serge sat in a corner listening to the noise coming from the other side of the wall. His eyebrow was twitching madly and blood began to fall down his nose as moans and whimper of protest were heard from the other side.
"Oh wow, so much hair…" Serge couldn't take it anymore as his nose exploded in a nosebleed and fainted.
OMAKE 2"The name's Stallion boy! And just like a horse, I am the fastest man alive!" Serge stood before the elf raising an eyebrow. Said elf continued; "You want me to join your group? You are the third person asking me that in many years and I will tell you the same thing."
Serge tilted his head in question.
"If you beat me in a race, I'll join your party. Otherwise I wont. Deal?" Serge nodded. It was fair enough.
Both men stood in position at the exit line. The path was one single long line going down the road. Simple enough. Stallion began giving the boy the signal, and once he cried out 'go', made Serge blink at the acceleration the elf had as he shot out. Wow he was fast.
Serge cursed and thought of something. An idea came to him about a certain device he used back home. Concentrating, he willed his Rune to summon something similar out of time and space. Smirking, the boy turned on the device and everything seemed to blur as he shot off at light speed.
Stallion almost yelped as a blur passed by him at high speed. There was no way… Ten minutes later Stallion arrived at the assigned goal and his jaw fell as Serge stood there waving back at him happily.
"How! When? Where…" the blue haired elf rubbed his hair in frustration. He couldn't believe he was bested YET again. First there was Tir, then Riou and now THIS guy. "Ok I admit defeat… I'll join your group. Just let me know what to do…"
Serge nodded and patted the depressed elf in the back then used his mirror to warp himself and the elf back into the ship. Mission accomplished. Serge chuckled inside; he HAD to love the 'Time Shifter'. Sure he cheated but the elf didn't had to find out.
OMAKE 3"You know. Our crew had been growing. We named the ship but we haven't given any names to our team." Ryan questioned as everyone was gathering in the bridge.
"You are right." Doc spoke. "So any suggestions?"
"How about Heroic Lore?" Ryan raised an eyebrow at Lenar, "What… it fits…"
"The crispy noodles?" Lanlan added.
"How about Runes of Magic?" Jill asked.
"Very good suggestions!" Doc declared; "How ever the name should be stated by our captain. So captain what will it be? Any of the names suggested or one of your own?"
Serge had a big smirk on his face. Of course he was going to use THAT name. He named their ship after HER after all. So it was fitting that our group should carry the legacy.
And so the New Radical Dreamers were born.
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Stars of Destiny found:
-Tenkai (Chief Star of Heaven): Serge
-Chisatsu (The Searching Star): LanLan
-Tenken (Dagger Star): Masa
-Tenzai (Star of Sin): Mune
-Tenpai (The Vanquished Star): Doreen
-Chizoku (the thieving star): Ryan Dron
-Chitatsu (The quick star): Viki
-Tenei (Heroic star): Lenar
-Chiri (Star of Justice): Doc
-Chikatsu (The Eminent Star): Lorelai
-Tenbi (Lowly Star): Killey
-Tenkan (Star of Idleness): Alahcs
-Chiku (Emptiness Star): Jill Atreides
-Tensoku (Speedy star): Stallion *New*
-Chisou (The walking star): Jotsuha *New*
-Chiretsu (The inferior star): Tetsuo *New*
-Chiyu (The obscure star): Quincy Rolex. *New*
-Chiyou (The magic star): Franklin *New*
-Chii (The Majestic Star): Fred Maximilian. *New*
-Chiei (Star of courage): Rico *New*