Hi, and welcome to my first -Man fanfic. So I started writing this in a car on the way back from being in France for Easter. Who knows exactly why though. Either way, it could be lame but I hope you enjoy it either way. :)
Disclaimer: I do not own -man. If I did, then there would be more episodes of the anime.
"Get back here, you cheating little card shark!"
A deep voice echoed through the previously quiet London marketplace. All who were there, milling around and going about their business, fell silent as a figure dressed in a long black and white hooded trench coat, adorned with a silver cross at the breast, pure white gloves and high boots. The hood of the coat was pulled up, masking both the hair and the face of the mysterious person who was being closely pursued by a tall, muscular man of about thirty years of age who's dark hair was so greasy, it looked wet. He looked furious, as he swiped forward, futility attempting to grasp the billowing coat of the other.
"Now look. People are starting to stare. Why can we not just discuss this civilly?" the voice of a young male rang out.
"We gave up talkin' when ya cheated me, kid. You won't be getting the £3000." The man bellowed, his face turning slightly red. The hooded boy sighed.
"We already agreed that you didn't have to, although you have no proof that I cheated, you know?" he shrugged. The man began to answer, but stopped himself when he realised his argument was invalid to the situation.
"Can I leave now please, sir?" the boy asked. When no answer came, he merely pocketed his hands and walked away, headed for home. His master was going to kill him...
27th July, 15:28 (Three days later)
Lenalee Lee stared out of the window, a blank expression crossing her deep magenta eyes. It was pouring outside and she had nothing to do, although saying that, she had plenty to do, she merely lacked the motivation to do it. Her brother was working and all her friends were either busy or out of town for the summer, yet she was stuck inside all alone. Deciding that she'd been inside for long enough, she checked the time.
"Half three. Gives me four hours until brother gets home." She said to no-one in particular, dragging her long hair into two bunches. Knowing that however she dressed, she'd probably end up getting soaked anyway, she slipped on a navy blue jacket over her white long-sleeved top and leather boots (since they were the most waterproof ones she owned) that allowed a pair of jeans to be tucked inside, before grabbing a clear, plastic umbrella and leaving the house.
As she walked, she listened to the blissful sound of rain pattering onto the already damp ground and the tapping of her shoes through the puddles in the slight indents on the pavement. She payed no attention to the chill of the wind biting into her, nor the bullets of water falling from the grey sky, bouncing off of her outstretched palm that was now dripping with water due to it being out from beneath the umbrella. However, her lack of concentration led to it not being long before Lenalee bumped into an unsuspecting boy, who was also caught up in the seemingly torrential downpour, sending the both of them to acquaint themselves with the ground. Lenalee was the first to her feet.
"Oh my God, I'm so sorry!" she gasped apologetically. Her face flushed bright red as she thought of how this situation could have been avoided, had she been focusing on what was ahead, and not what was above. Lenalee offered out her hand and the boy, rather unsurely, took it. At that moment, Lenalee noticed the boy's hair, pure white like fresh snow, and his face, pale with a very conspicuous red scar cutting down past his left eye and finishing at his chin. The scar was topped with a rather curious bold star shape. The boy noticed her staring at his face and merely laughed, making it clear that he often had people staring at him.
"Yeah, it's not something you see everyday, right?" he asked, still smiling. Lenalee shook her head slowly.
"No, it's not but I think different is interesting" she admitted truthfully, smiling back at the boy cheerfully.
"Lenalee Lee, pleasure to meet you!" The boy bowed slightly to her, to which she responded with a curtsy.
"Allen Walker. Likewise." he replied.
The two made conversation for hours. There was no particular topic, just anything that popped into either of their heads. But suddenly, Lenalee noticed the time.
"Damn it! It's almost half past 7! I really need to get home!" she exclaimed, looking panicked. "Have you got a phone Allen?" she asked quickly.
"Yes, why?" he responded to the almost random question.
"Let me give you my number, then we can meet up sometime maybe?" she suggested. After an exchange of numbers and a short 'see you soon!', Lenalee ran back towards her house, stopping only when a dark blue escort pulled up beside her.
"LENALEE! WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?!" a voice called out of the slowly opening window. And there's the brother she had been aiming to get home before.
"I went for a walk. I got bored." she answered simply.
"Who with?" came the voice again.
"No-one..." she said carefully. If Komui, her brother, found out that she had been hanging around with a boy, Allen's head would be on a spike outside her house before she could blink. Metaphorically. Probably. With that, she climbed into the other front seat of the car and the pair drove for home.
Sooo...that's chapter one done...it's not very long but still. I hope those of you still reading enjoyed that and I will try to post the next chapter ASAP.
Oh, and I hope it made sense and wasn't too long-winded. But I'd love to hear your opinions. So please rate and review. I mean...if you want because i'm not forcing you.
Bye for now.
Chickaboo3000 out!