Mortal Rubato
What happens when a life has been robbed? Lenalee has been murdered and now the Order is officially on lock down, no one can go in or come out. Then there's Kanda who has amnesia, Allen who is lashing out on everybody, and Lavi who is acting strange... What the hell happened!
Prologue: From Bad To Worse
Disclaimer: I don't own D. Gray Man
It had been like this all day.
The dark stormy clouds had taken over the skies along with the constant start and stop of rain to assault the walls of the Order. It was hard to tell that the day had gone by considering how dark outside looked. It surprised many when they found out that it was evening already and the rain didn't look like it was going to let up anytime soon.
-On October 31, 1891 6:16 pm, Lenalee Lee silently eats her food in the cafeteria. No one is there to join her.
No one could question any of the Exorcists recent behaviors. They just barely came back alive from their first grand battle with the Noah held at Edo. That brush with death probably left them at unease and on edge and nobody could blame them.
-On October 31, 1891 7:30 pm, Lenalee asks Lavi Bookman Jr. a serious question. They talk in hushed voices in the library for about an hour.
The Exorcists knew that they would have to get over this feeling of dread. All they could do was brave the storm that none of them knew was coming.
-On October 31, 1891 9:23 pm, Lenalee bids Allen Walker goodnight, with a hug and a kiss to the cheek. Howard Link watches solemnly from ten feet away.
Even people like Allen, who had recently found out about the 14th inside him and the possible threat he might become knew he had to endure it all. But on days like these, nobody could help it but feel helpless. How could they face the demons that wanted to devour them?
-On October 31, 1891 10:00 pm, Lenalee stares intently into Yu Kanda's eyes. She briskly turns and runs off. Kanda tries to go after her.
They knew this feeling would not go away soon. The storm was not letting up.
-On October 31, 1891 11:11 pm, violent lightning strikes the HQ and thunder breaks through the walls. All power fails for ten minutes.
After all, it had been like this all day.
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On November 1, 1891 12:01 am, as Miranda Lotto finds her way back to her designated room, her scream resounds throughout the halls of the Order. Exorcist Lenalee Lee and Finder Daniel Adams have been found dead.
On November 1, 1891 12:55 am, a shattering sob breaks the hearts of the people standing silently in the room. For Komui Lee has just been told that his precious little sister is dead.
On November 1, 1891 4:45am, Head Inspector Malcom C. Leverrier officially puts the European Branch of the Black Order on Red LockDown. No one is permitted to either leave or enter the premises unless clearance to do so is obtained.
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Allen Walker, Lavi Bookman Jr., and Miranda Lotto all sat together on the couch in front of Komui's desk. They were called in by Leverrier where they were told about the "current situation".
"DEAD! What do you mean dead!" Allen didn't even try to hold his composure. He stood up and slammed his hands down on Komui's desk, "No! She's not! This is a trick you're playing right!"
Komui glared and the entire room turned black, "Do you really believe that I would play a nasty trick like this, concerning my little sister, Allen?"
Allen's eyes widened a bit, "I-I... I..." but then he sent a glare of his own and threw red into the room, "I don't know, you tell me."
Komui bared his teeth and was about to retort when Bookman interrupted, "Allen would you please calmly sit down." Bookman settled his gaze on Lavi, who in turn ignored him keeping an impassive gaze straight ahead.
Allen took a deep breath and did what he was asked. When he sat down Lavi decided to speak, "This really is true then, isn't it?" It was obviously a rhetorical question but Miranda turned to him and nodded shakily, "Y-y-yes, I-I saw h-her." Her whole body kept shaking and she couldn't hold in her sobs anymore. Bookman walked over to her with a glass of water already in hand. He went up and placed his right hand on her shoulder and attempted to console her, trying to sound as soothing as he could manage, "Miranda, you too need to calm down, just for right now. Here" He then gave her the glass.
She took it with less shaky hands, mumbling a soft, "thank you," and took a couple of sips.
Leverrier thought it was time for him to intervene this discussion. His stepped forward with stern steps and cleared his throat to grab everyone's attention.
"Seeing as you three are the only Exorcists that are currently around and stationed here, adding to the fact that not only are you three close to Lenalee and were probably the last people to have seen her before her death, we require for each of you to answer some questions."
"What are you trying to say?" Allen snapped.
Leverrier glanced back to where Link stood silently, he turned back to Allen and responded, "This, is a murder investigation Allen Walker. We need to gather more information and find evidence as to find who it was who committed the murders."
Lavi raised his brow at this and drawled, "Are we suspects?"
Everyone was a bit surprised at his comment, not because of what he said but how he said it. His tone almost sounded lazy, too nonchalant, as if he didn't just hear about the death of a good friend.
Leverrier took note of that but answered, "Yes and no. Given the current circumstances, everyone that has been here for the past few days could be considered a suspect and we will be questioning everyone while we gather more information. But as I said earlier, due to your relationship with her we would like to start with you all first."
Lavi's stoic expression did not change as he said, "I see." Allen sent him a scrutinizing glare and did not look any less livid as he turned to look at both Leverrier and Komui, asking, "What about Kanda? He and Lenalee are pretty close and he didn't leave the Order recently either. Where is he?"
Komui could hardly keep eye contact with the three Exorcists as he spoke in a low dull voice, "We don't know."
Allen looked upset, Lavi looked inscrutable, and Miranda looked distressed.
This was bad.
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Announcement: For those who have been within the Order's walls the past three days, will be summoned to come to the investigation room for questioning. Refusal to do so, shall NOT be tolerated.
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Testimony from Exorcist Miranda Lotto:
"I was trying to find the way back to my room but I got lost... again. I then ended up in one of the common rooms on the fifth floor and that's where I saw the dead finder. I screamed because I was scared and then I ran, not knowing where I was going. I ended up outside in the rain on a balcony and that's w-when I... W-when I-I s-stumbled and I-I-I s-saw... S-s-saw L-lenalee..."
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Things were going from bad to worse.
Bad because Kanda Yu was still missing.
Worse because it was confirmed that Lenalee was murdered.
Ahh, my mind has been all over the place this week but yay new story! Thank you for reading I hope that you found it interesting. I personally think I could have done better but mehh, this is just a prologue. Next chapter I'll be sure to step up my game.
I don't hate Lenalee! Believe me I don't ^^!
This story is set after the Edo arc and before the Invasion HQ arc.
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