Okay, So I decided that the story is too long to be in one file so I decided to break it up into Volumes.

This is the second volume and is a continuation! That's why it's chapter 21 and not 1!

So it you haven't read the first volume- you won't really understand what's going on.

Now: I do not own D. Gray- Man!

Chapter 21:

Lavi and Lenalee came back with the golden golem. They looked horrible. They looked like they'd been in battle. Good thing Miranda was sent with new uniforms. Mine was really comfortable. It was form fitting but still had the long leather coat that I loved. Everyone knew that if you took away my leather coat, you were in for hell.

"It's been a long time Lenalee." Wong said removing his hood. His hair looked like horns. It was comical.

"You're from the Asia branch." Lenalee said with recognition.

"I am Wong. I've come with an urgent message from the branch director."

"Message?" Lavi asked. He sounded and looked defeated. That was bad. What could have possibly made him so depressed?

"We've located Allen Walker. He's in our care now." Lenalee's face brightened visibly. I was confused.

"He is?!" She asked rushing to Wong excitedly, as if she were relieved.

"Yes." Came his reply. She was clutching his robes.

"Is he, is Allen all right? Please, I want to see him!" This made me even more confused. Why wouldn't he be all right?

"Your group must get underway immediately." Wong said and Lenalee froze. The rest weren't moving either. "You and Allen Walker will be parting ways here in China." Wong continued. I was so confused I wasn't really noticing what was going on around me, only listening intently, trying to understand what was going on. Because whatever it was, it was making Lenalee really unhappy and Lavi depressed. This never happened. "I know this is difficult. Please understand."

"Lenalee," Lavi said softly, since it looked like she wasn't listening to Wong. "You saw Timcanpy's memory. Allen's innocence was destroyed. He's not an exorcist anymore." That shocked me. It hurt Lenalee too, she was crying. If only I'd have been there! I'd have been able to help the stupid, brainless rookie and Lenalee wouldn't be crying. I hated seeing her cry. It reminded me of when they'd chain her up. She cried so much when we first met. It always felt good to see her smile. I hated tears- it was painful to see them on a friend's face. "But the rest of us," Lavi continued, "have a mission to complete."

"But," The Chinese woman said looking at Wong. "our ship was severely damaged in last night's battle. We can't sail yet. We'll have to make repairs first."

"No need." Wong said with a smile. "Two new exorcists have arrived from headquarters." I glared at him. I was no new exorcist. I was one of the older ones! "With their help, you will be able to get underway." Miranda came and stood next to me. "There they are, Miranda Lotto and Hannah Litle."

"Please get off the boat with me." Miranda asked me in her quiet shaky voice. I did as asked and walked down with her. "Will everyone stand back a little?" She asked and we all stepped back a few more steps. Lenalee walked over to me and I hugged her. I looked at Lavi with a questioning glance. But his expression was blank. "Enveloping target," Miranda said and circles surrounded the ship, "locked. Until I deactivate my power, normal order will cease and time recovery will occur." And just like that, as if it had been magic, the ship looked brand new.

We were just amazed, thinking our eyes had been betrayed.

"I'm sorry!" Miranda wailed and ran to the end of the dock. I ran and grabbed her before she jumped off into the sea.

"What are you doing?" I asked her exasperated. "Seriously, are you suicidal? How many times have I had to stop you from doing something that would mortally hurt or kill you?" I scolded her as I dragged her back to the ship. "You know you're really making my job hard." I stopped and pulled her in front of me. She was staring at me with her big brown eyes. "You did what you were supposed to do. Good job." I said clearly, looking into her eyes. She relaxed. "Thank you." I added and she smiled.

"I'm glad I could help."

"You want to help even more?" I asked her. She nodded. "Stop with all the suicidal stuff. It's really making my job to keep you safe troublesome."