自由な世界へ (Jiyuuna sekai e... )

[Having been bound to bed for nearly the past week and a half, the head that popped into her room was a surprise. Sitting up, she pushed the blankets off the bed as she rose. She'd noticed oddly enough that the medication they'd been forcing her to take hadn't seemed to affect her at all today. She as tired, as she'd been all week.]

Finally...

[She said as she rose. She had known she didn't have long. Having prolonged it this far. She was anxious to move. If her death wasn't to be in vain, then she needed to do this last thing before she died. Her whole body tingled with urgency.]

I'll be wanting my weapon back.

Edited Date: 2008-11-16 07:27 pm (UTC)

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[Keiichi looked up from his chair. Time for what? Going where?]

H-Hey. Rena can't go anywhere. She can't!

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[Tch. He forgot about the damn brat. But that didn't matter. She seemed ready. He simply ignored him.]

Anxious, were you? Ha ha... It's waiting for you in the hallway... This way...

[Aion gestured as he waited for her to come out of the room.]

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[Couldn't go anywhere...? She was tired of being confined to the cathedral...in fact, she'd barely made it past her own room. Did Keiichi simply want her to waste away in bed?]

I'm fine.

[She said simply as she moved past him. Finding her boots, she moved to pull those up. She'd already dressed earlier, so she was ready enough to go.]

Edited Date: 2008-11-16 09:34 pm (UTC)

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[Keiichi jumped to his feet. He promised he'd keep a good eye on Rena and yet here she was just walking out.]

Wait! I said you can't leave. Where the hell are you taking Rena???

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[Aion placed a hand on her shoulder as the other stopped the boy from advancing, firmly knocking his chest.]

Settle down... We're simply going for a visit, ha ha ha...

[The sinner shot him a deadly look with the words to match it before guiding Rena down the hall and towards the exit.]

Be a good boy and stay home.

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[Sending Keiichi a sideways glance, she wondered what he'd do after everything. If he'd continue to stay at the Cathedral. Lilith was kind...she'd let him. With a sigh she moved to follow Aion. Everything was going to be made right, even if he didn't understand it fully.]

Jaa....Sayonara, Keiichi-kun.

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[No, it wasn't going to end like this...

Recovering from being knocked back, he ran forward and grabbed Rena's wrist.]

You have to stay here with me! I was told you have to keep resting!

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[Yanking her wrist back, she snatched it away from Keiichi and sent him an aggravated glare]

You can't tell me what to do! All I've done this past week is sleep. Valuable time has already been wasted! Is that what you want? Me to waste away in bed without having accomplished anything!? I thought you were my friend. A friend supports the other's decisions.

Edited Date: 2008-11-16 10:29 pm (UTC)

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[If that wasn't going to work, he'd have to fall back on his other strengths. Keiichi gave her a huge smirk.]

Are you that weak, Rena? Lilith said it was only a few more days. If you can't even last that long, what makes you think you can do what you're about to do?

Edited Date: 2008-11-16 10:39 pm (UTC)

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Tch.

[Continuing to glare she didn't like the jab on her will. What did he know...she had a strong will! That was the entire reason for everything right now.]

Aion-sama seems to think that I am fine.

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[He had her stopped. If only he could keep it up.]

I see, I see. If only he was a doctor, he might know better.

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And what do YOU think is wrong with me Keiichi-kun? I wonder...

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[He could do this!

I don't know. Let's make a deal. If Lilith says it's okay for you to go, I'll let you go free and do whatever you want.

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No. You aren't understanding the urgency at all. Don't be foolish, it isn't a game of any sort. Aion-sama is waiting, and you are holding me up.

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I'm not letting you go, Rena.

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[She laughed, amused, before her voice darkened.] You want to try and stop me? You want to? If you get in me way, Keiichi-kun, I'll treat you the same as them.

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I'm going to stop you, Rena.

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HA! There isn't anything you can do, Kei-i-chi-kun~ Acting like a foolish idiot. I guess everyone truly does turn out to be like this in the end. You can follow along and watch, if you like. But between Aion-sama and myself you'll only an impossible task such as stopping me useless.

Rena is not an easy advisory to defeat.

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I'll take you both on right now!

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Feel free to dream!

[Turning around, she moved to once more catch up with Aion. If he attempted to stop her from completing her goal...he'd only wind up dead as well.]

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[Keiichi dropped to his knees. If his words didn't work, what could he do? That Aion was too much already. He had pretty much failed....]

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[Aion silently watched and waited, observing just how determined she was. He figured unnecessary persuasion wasn't needed. She would pull through. His grin returning to his face as he sees her shortly coming his way, the demon held her machete out for her to take as he continued to guide her out the door. A hand on her shoulder again, he whispers beside her ear.]

Good determination... Remember well. The only way to make the change... is with your own hands... Let's go where the stage awaits us...

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Hai, Aion-sama.

[Leaving with him, she following obediently, his words resounding in her head. This would be the only chance she got, and she wasn't about to let it slip out of her hands.]

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[Approaching the building, Aion held the piece of paper Chrno had given him as he confirmed the address. His grin growing even wider, he held the paper up by his face before letting it go for the wind to take as he softly spoke.]

It's showtime... Go...

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[Chrono was in the kitchen, feeling slightly uneasy but pushing those feelings inside. He couldn't spend all of his time worrying...he had too much to take care of. He had to just pretend that everything was normal. So he found things to do--today, he decided he'd make a large batch of chocolate pudding. He could tell Joshua it's in the fridge and let him have some everyday. That should help him get on his good side, right? Yeah. And then after that, he'd go to the store to find vitamins for Rosette...

The window had been left open for the time being, but a gust of wind started to push the curtains through the living room, waving wildly. He rushed over to the windows to close them, trying to ignore the chill going up his spine.

It was just the wind, right? Yeah. Just the wind.]

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[Rosette frowned a little from the couch, a book in her hands as she curled up in the electric blanket, enjoying the warmth that it, and a cup of hot chocolate, was giving her.]

It's just the wind Chrno.

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[This was finally it. Once she received the watch, her plans would finally be realized. She could feel as her stomach twisted anxiously. Aion had promised her that with this power, even though she didn't have much longer to live...she could take care of those who planned to hurt others. Her throat burned, and she scratched it once, before physically forcing herself to stop. She didn't really know what awaited her on the other side of the door, but it didn't matter. Aion-sama had brought her here, and she'd do what she could, because he'd promised this would help her.

Taking a breath, she lightly knocked on the door, holding the machete lowered behind her back. First impressions were important, after all...]

Hello~? Sumimasen~ I'm sorry for the intrusion...

Edited Date: 2008-11-18 01:33 am (UTC)

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[He sighed, giving Rosette a look] Aren't you the one always worrying about feeling--?

[Chrono turned when he heard the knock on the door, walking over and opening it. He was wearing his watch out of his shirt that day, and it glowed softly as it rested against his chest. He eyed the young girl without suspicion.]

Oh...hello. Can I help you with something, miss?

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[She makes a face at her contracted, taking a deep sip of her hot chocolate before leaning forward a little to see who was at the door. Huh, a kid? Selling cookies?]

If she's selling mint chocolate cookies I want some Chrno!

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[Right there in plain sight. It was almost too easy. Smiling brightly she nodded cheerfully.]

Yes, I'd be really grateful if you could give this to me.

[Hand reaching out, she grabbed the watch hanging around the 'demon's' neck. Yanking it hard, she felt a measure of disappointment when it didn't snap off immediately. Of course things had to be more difficult than easy.]

Oh...it didn't snap off right away. Would you mind giving it to me? Would you? It's something I really need.

[Adjusting the machete, she rather hoped it was something she didn't need.]

Edited Date: 2008-11-18 09:49 pm (UTC)

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[Aion settled himself on top of the roof as he quietly listened to the commotion down below. Carefully hiding his presence, the demon waited for her success. Chrno would have to either kill her or accept it. It would be interesting to see just how much he's softened.]

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[Chrono recoiled, jerking his head back as she grabbed the watch. He shook his head, placing his hand on top of hers and trying to pry the watch from her grip.]

No! I don't know why you need this, but...it's very important to me! I'm sorry, if you need money I can give it to you...but please let go!

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[Rosette jerked at the sight of the girl grabbing at the pocket watch, and she jerked to her feet as well, suddenly on edge. She knew children couldn't always be trusted in this city but... ]

Hey!

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You think I want...money? You do..

[Giggling, she looked amused a moment. As though she'd be in need of something so trivial. She wasn't vain.]

I'm sorry...but whether you want to freely give that to me or not, I've come for the watch, along with the demon that goes along with it. Rena doesn't want to have to resort to violence.

[Giving another hard yank on the watch, she brought the machete forward, fingers curled around the chain of the watch as she brought the blade close to his neck, threateningly.]

let's be friends, okay? It'll be much easier that way. I don't have a lot of time left. Wont you make a contract with me, wont you~?

Edited Date: 2008-11-19 03:28 am (UTC)

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[Chrono froze. This had gotten really, really bad.

The first thought on his mind was "Protect Rosette and Joshua". He couldn't let either of them close to her if she had a weapon. Right. it was a short range weapon, and her target was him, so as long as he kept her focused on him...

He slowly raised his hand, doing his best to sound calm, even though his heart was pounding.]

I don't know who you are, or who told you about the contracts...but I can't do that. If I made a contract with you, you'd die. [swallow] That's not a way to get anything done. And...and neither is that machete. Please...put that down. I don't want to hurt you.

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[Not moving the machete an inch, she kept it firmly in place. Die? She already was. Aion had promised her though that with the contract she'd be able to full fill her wish before such an event. With a demon's power, she could save the city and stop the people who were trying to destroy it. This was the right thing to do.]

Hurt me? [another amused laugh] I'm not the one in eminent danger at the moment. This is a game I don't intend to lose. Now let go. I already said I don't have time. If you make a contract with me, we can make the city a better place. It's his will as well, so cooperate, okay?

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His will...?

[Nevermind--that didn't matter right now. What DID was getting that machete away from his neck. He could probably survive it, but it'd slow him down way too much.

But his arm...yeah, that he could get away with wounding. He threw up his arm and pressed it into the blade, protecting his neck while trying to push the weapon away. As he did, he tugged back on his watch, then swung his leg to try to kick the girl away.]

Sorry! Can't do that!

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[She hadn't been able to tell what they were talking about at first, but when Chrno pushed the girl away, she caught sight of a flash of metal between them, and she didn't even try and set down her cup of hot chocolate before jerking to her feet.]

Chrno!

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[Giving a grunt as his foot made contact with her stomach, Rena was pushed back. Fumbling, she caught her balance several feet back, straightening as she rose the machete into the air.]

DON'T MOVE.

[She demanded, turning a sideways glare onto the girl in the room. She'd been aware of her presence, and if she lived with this demon, then they undoubtedly had a connection. Two against one would be against her favor though. If Aion had told her to do this, then he had to have confidence that she could handle this alone.]

Kicking a girl isn't too nice of you, not too nice.

[She said, glancing back at the demon while keeping an eye on both individuals in the room. Raising a hand she scratched in irritation at her throat, covered in scabs and bloody bandages as she thought over the situation.]

If you weren't afraid of wounding your arm, then you must have some confidence in yourself. That's great! A challenge, maybe you really will be able to change the city then! Amazing. I wish you would cooperate with me. Demo...this works too.

[Quickly switching her attention toward the girl, Rena didn't waste any seconds as she moved fast, bringing the machete threateningly in the air toward the blonde-haired woman. Stopping so that it was pointed toward the center of her forehead. If this was what it took, then so be it. Why didn't anyone ever listen to her to begin with, it made her so angry!]

I'm NOT afraid to take action. I'm not asking much. Just a contract. Or is that watch more important to you than this woman? I don't have patience. Wouldn't you benefit as well? If you want to keep playing the game, though... I wonder, can SHE take a blow as easily as you can? I wonder, I wonder~

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[Chrono whirled around, trying to grab the girl as she ran past, but the wound on his arm slowed him down. He froze when the weapon was pointed at Rosette--he'd been so concerned with keeping the watch safe he'd forgotten to protect Rosette! He gritted his teeth.]

Don't you dare touch my contractor!

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[The blonde stepped back, startled that the young girl would be obviously so...insane. Her blue eyes flicked to the bandages around her neck, before she frowned, snatching out one hand to grab her wrist, meaning to turn her arm to the side and force her to drop the weapon.]

Little kids shouldn't be playing with things they don't know anything about! Chrno! Get the knife!

Edited Date: 2008-11-19 11:16 pm (UTC)

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[Pain shot through her arm as she felt her wrist turned to the side. Letting out a cry of surprise, she reacted quickly. Using her foot, she kicked the girl as hard as she could in the shin. The release on her arm was welcome, and she moved without thought. Swinging her hand back, she smashed the blonde in the head with the dull side the clever as hard as she could. An angry growl slipped past her lips.]

You'd make a contract with her, but won't even consider one with me!?

[Voice loud, she sounded furious and desperate all at once. If they just considered her a child, they'd be sorely mistaken!]

Even a 'child' shouldn't be underestimated! All it takes is a child to kill you, MORON!

[Knuckles white around the hilt, her eyes were wide and dilated as she rambled, raising the weapon to strike her again.]

No one understanding...or even bothering to listen. They're going to destroy the city! And people are so ignorant about it. HE PROMISED! I won't disappear before that! The watch will be MINE!

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[Chrono didn't hesitate anymore. He couldn't. Rosette was in danger. He ran forward, arms outstretched, and tried to wrap one arm around her waist while his other hand reached out to grab the arm holding the machete. It hurt, throwing his wounded arm out so quickly, but NOTHING would stop him from protecting his partner.]

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[She wasnt expecting the kick to the shin, and released her as she stumbled back, cursing. She looked back, her gun sitting under the end table, about to go for it; but this was a little kid...she wasnt going to-

Her thoughts were cut short as she straightened and turned to do something, although WHAT she was intending to do was lost to her when the hard metal slammed right into the side of her skull.]

Augh!

[She stumbled back and hit the ground, ears ringing and head throbbing as she saw double, that swung into view as the girl yanked the knife back, that frightening wild expression on her face.

She braced herself on one hand, lifting the other defensively as she brought up her foot and expertly drove her heel into her knee, just as Chrno jumped on her.]

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[The wind knocked out of her as she crashed to the ground, and she felt as the machete fell from her hand. Panic rose inside of her and her leg hurt, from where the stupid woman had kicked her. Desperate, she fought for release, kicking and pushing at the body atop her. Aion-sama...if things started to fall out of her favor, would Aion intervene?]

Get off of me! [She growled. Purposefully struggling to try and further hurt his injured arm she twisted beneath him. Turning her head to the side, she bit the arm hard that was pinning her own down. If he released her, and she could twist around to reach the clever again....]

Edited Date: 2008-11-20 12:53 am (UTC)

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[Chrono yelped, his grip on the girl weakening for a moment as his body automatically reacted to the pain. Desperate to keep her nearby him and distracted from her weapon, he brought back his unwounded left arm and swung a punch randomly in her direction.]

Rosette! The knife!

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Don't hurt her if you can help it!

[The blonde scrambled and dove for the knife, gripping it and scrambling to her feet. Now what to do with it-]

She's just a kid!

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