I do not own d gray man. All characters are copyright of Katsura Hoshino. I do own Ivan Kouter, and his real name…


As time moves forward, new allies appear from the past. This boy he was so far away, but now has returned to help exorcist defeat the Earl.

No One's Pov

The lone boy, with shoulder length, black-red hair stood at the door. He was wearing a white collared dress shirt, with a black tie wearing black pants, with a bandaged left eye and wearing a dark red jacket with the hood over his head covering his eyes. His appearance was with someone who was very isolated from people. He didn't like talking to people period.

The room not very well lit up, as the only light came from the ceiling opening. There were statues around the room encased in light. The table was in the middle of the room, and had high chairs seated around it. There were pillars holding the ceiling placed around the table.

The youth watched as the Generals, and Head Branch Members take their seats. Malcolm C Leverrier and Howard Link entered through the door.

Leverrier, with a toothbrush moustache and wearing a very fancy coat was accompanied by a shorter man, with long blonde hair in a braid at the back wearing the same attire. As he entered everyone was silent, all waiting what was to come next.

The young boy stiffened, at the sight. He was silent as Leverrier continued to address the party in the room.

"It looks like we have everybody here. Thank you for coming. I am special auditor Malcolm C Leverrier from Central Administration," spoke Leverrier, icily.

He took a seat, as Howard Link took the chair beside him. "Today we will be going over all the particular. And it would appear… that today's meeting could be very interesting indeed. You see, we have a very special guest with us today. I've been waiting an awfully long tie to be able to ask you a few things… General Cross Marian."

His hands were folded, and his face was of one where he was going to interrogate till Cross begged for mercy, sort of look.

General Cross Marian unfazed, had his feet on top of the desk, and answered, "Hey".

"This will not end good," muttered the youth chuckling blandly.

"General Cross Marian," stared Howard Link as he rose from his seat, arm crossed behind him. "Four years ago, directly after being notified of your mission to destroy the Akuma plant, you cut off communication with Black Order Headquarters… From that time up until the present, you've completely abandoned your duty to report on your activities. And most currently, in the Edo district of Japan, Unit Cross and Unit Theodore infiltrated the ark during battle. Afterward, Lenalee Lee, who was identified by the enemy as possible possessor of the heart four other exorcist, and one youth judged to be a compatible battled separately with Noah's in the collapsing Ark. The General searched for the plant, and after discovering its whereabouts joined the exorcists in battle. He directed one exorcist on the scene, his apprentice Allen Walker, to take control of the ark, and managed to avoid its destruction. In doing so he captured both the plant and the ark. Then using the ark as he pleased, he left Japan and returned for the first time in four years to headquarters. That is all," finished Link as he bowed.

"It's been four years since you last sat in one of these chairs too. I must say, very well done indeed, General Marian. But… to tell the truth, we've been a bit nervous… to have you suddenly disappear on us. We don't like having to suspect on of our own, after all, hm?" said Leverrier setting up a trap.

The General not fazed replied, "Since it was a dangerous mission where I had to slip right into the belly of the enemy, and I didn't know where the Earl's long arm might be lurking, I was doing my best to be vigilant. Thought I was a little nervous myself when he started targeting Generals to hunt for the heart…"

His face in a fake smile turned to a scary glare and he demanded, "And you can get away with those excuses because your mission succeeded. Normally your punishment would be most severe."

The atmosphere in the room was cold and deadly. The Branch Heads were whispering at how scary Leverrier was.

Leverrier continued, "But the recent battle in Edo has also greatly changed our situation in this war. With the capture of the plant we have, even if only temporarily, managed to hinder the continuing supply of Akuma. Due to this, the carrying out of the Earl's plan of apocalypse, the second coming of the three days of darkness, will most likely be delay. A year, half a year… even if the amount is even shorter. The fact that the amount of time until the final battle has increased is extremely crucial to us. We must use this time to gather disciples of innocence and create a fighting power that can defeat the Earl!! And the teleportation abilities of the captured ark… will become a greatly useful weapon in our war against the Noah and Akuma."

"We're going to use the ark!?"

"So you're saying we exorcist will have to ride the ark…?" asked one of the Generals, Klaud Nyne.

"Fine by me. It'll be nice to cut the amout of time it takes to get to the battlefield…" commented another General, Winters Zokalo.

"But it's an unknown object that's been by the enemy for 7000 years! Before we use it don't we need to research first thorough;y investigate…" said one of the Branch members, Bak.

"But Branch Head Bak, you already rode it…"

"Shut up, Shich-Isan!" as he pushed the guys face down.

"That's a waste of time. This idea come to us from the Head Generals and our pope," said Leverrier.

"But if we put this burden on the exorcists…"

"On whose behalf, exactly, are you saying this?" questioned Leverrier.

"We are not here to protect our desciples. We're here to win this war," said Leverrier dangerously.

Bak looked as if he was slapped, as he stood there in shock at what Leverrier had said.

"Branch Head Bak, sit down," said Komui seriously.

"Komui…" said Bak angered.

"Sit," Komui said again more forcefully.

"If it's danger you're worried about, don't you think there's something more important than the ark to be investigating?" said Leverrier

"Huh?"

"The person known as Allen Walker," said Leverrier.

"Huh?'

"Just as you've said, the ark is an unknown vesel belonging to the Earl. So why would Allen Walker be able to manipulate it, hmm, General Marian?" asked Leverrier.

"He's asleep," said General Froi Tiedoll, pointing at the sleeping General.

"Hey!!!" shouted Leverrier in annoyance.

"Well, it was the eleventh hour and all… If a man's desperate enough, he can do anything," said Cross mindlessly.

"Oh, is that so. You're underestimating me, aren't you."

"General. You took Allen Walker as your apprentice directly after receiving the plant destrucion mission corrct?" asked Link.

Cross Marian's face looked in interest.

"You sent him into the Order knowing his ture colours, did you not? Was that perhaps the will of the fourteenth? Allen Walker is the requirement for the player that number 14 left behind, isn't he?"

The youth's face turned in interest at the information, as a silent click was heard.

"!? What are you on about?"

"Did you really think…"

"Who knows?"

"No.14?"

"We gave you the plany mission knowing nothing at all?" questioned Leverrier.

The trap was closing in.

"You sent me there on pupose?" asked Cross uncertaintly.

"The fact that you've made no denial means that you're admitting your involvement with number 14, yes? Now then. I will have you answer me."

"I'm certaintly surprised to hear 'number 14' coming out of your mouths… who'd you ask to find out so much?" questioned Cross.

"I'm the one… asking the questions here," cut in Leverrier.

"Just—Just what is the meaning of this? You're talking to an exorcist!!"

"Exorcist or not, if he's invovled with the enemy, he's a dangerous heretic. You haven't forgotten the case of Suman Dark have you? We must remain a pure army of God that does not consort with evil," explained Leverrier.

"Even though you wan to use the ark…" said Bak angrily.

"That's different…" said Leverrier as he shuffled the comment away. "Allen Walker will be tried for heresy," said coldly.

With that being said, Komui had a freaked out face at the thought, and as well as Bak.

"No way… WAIT JUST A…" said Bak shocked at the Inspector's words.

"Inspector Leverrier!" interupted Komui. "We haven't received any reports about this number 14 or the player! I want you to be fair in what you say here."

"Pardon me. Very well, then, starting now I will explain…"

"No. I'd like to request a break in this meeting. You can explain in writing," said Komui trying to end this.

Leverrier gave him a nasty glare.

"Investigate as much as you like, Inspector Leverrier. What to do with the kid… You can decide afterwards," said Cross interrupting Leverrier.

"What are you saying General Cross!?" shouted Komui shocked at his words.

"Then I'll do exactly that.," said Leverrier as he smirked. "General Marian, for the present you will stay inside Headquarters, and you will be assaigned a management position from the Central Office. You are expressly forbidden to communicate with Allen Walker. He will be put under surveillance and monitored 24 hours a day. Inspector Howard Link will be in charge of monitoring him," he comcluded.

"Ok! Acknowledged Inspector Leverrier," said Link saluting.

Everything was in complete silence. Everyone was absorbing the information that was just said.

"So that's how it is …?" questioned Cross silently. "Anyway whose the kid there?" he said while pointing near the entrance door, everyone shuffled to the entrance to get a look at the teen.

The teen noticed he was being stared at responded with a grim look, "Hello, General Marian and company, I'm Ivan Kouter, I work for Central."