Self Fulfilling Prophecy

Allen is so worried about what will happen once he loses the battle to the Noah that his actions cause his mentor's words to come to life in what would be his greatest mistake ever.

Notes: This story contains spoilers to those who have only watched the anime. The entirety of this fanfiction takes place beyond the storyline covered by the anime and thus reveals information not known to you. Please read the manga for information. Current chapters are chronicled in the plot.

This story will also contain graphic material meant for mature audiences only. The romantic pairing in this story is AllenxLenalee; not because I like that pairing, but because it's the pairing that best suits the plot line. Please no bashing or flaming. Constructive criticism is welcome, but be nice.

Chapter One: What happens on a mission stays on a mission

Storm clouds were a common sight lately across the world as the Noah clan grew in strength. Everything was beginning to react to the overwhelming power accruing around them. Among those most concerned were the Exorcists. The European branch of the Black Order was on high alert for any and all activity surrounding the Noah. Though it seemed like the Order was prepared for anything, the absence of their most powerful member was causing a disturbance which tore through the others like a violent tornado.

Another young Exorcist, Lenalee, had recently returned after trying to hunt down their missing comrade. His unwillingness to return with her had her traumatized to the core. As she sat with her friends, her worried expressions added the raw emotion to her words, "It's not like Allen to do this. There has to be a reason why he would leave us so suddenly. Komui and Leverrier aren't telling us everything."

Lavi sat in silence. He also believed something was missing. No one else wanted to speak out against their superiors for fear of persecution. Whatever was happening to Allen was causing the darkness to infect the Order. Never before had an Exorcist been revealed as a Noah.

The tension was broken at the lunch table when Lenalee was summoned to Komui's office. Waiting for her were several CROW members, her brother, Leverrier, and Link. Something told her this was going to be a dangerous and emotionally painful mission. She sat on the sofa quietly and waited for her assignment. Before her brother could speak, Leverrier approached the desk with a file in hand.

"As you must know, Lenalee, the Order has officially cut off Allen. You must understand that his powers have evolved too far away from safety. His inability to control the Noah has put everyone in danger." The young girl couldn't help but shed a few tears for her friend as she listened to everything.

"I understand this is hard for you to hear, but you are the one best suited for this mission. Your initial orders still stand. Allen is to be regarded as a Noah and treated as such unless any extenuating circumstances arise which may reverse that conviction. However, your mission is to hunt him down. He is a danger to us all and if he's allowed to continue down this path he may end up causing destruction unlike anything we've seen so far." The inspector handed her the file in his hand. Inside was a form describing the situation and where she was most likely to find her mark. Before she could respond, another voice joined the conversation. The old Bookman had entered the room without her notice and decided to add his story to the situation.

"Inspector, you don't seem to know just what you're dealing with here."

"I'm sure your files and records have great detail on what's going on here, Bookman, but until you choose to divulge that information, our own accounts will be used in the decision making process."

"If you let me finish, Inspector, I'll 'divulge that information' to you. It's true that Allen is a Noah. That much can't be mistaken. However, you need to remember that he is the rebel Noah. He may not be a friend to us but he certainly is against the Earl. You've seen that yourself, Inspector. His goal is to kill the Earl and take his place."

Leverrier laughed at this comment, "Yes, Bookman, and once he does he will be just as bad if not worse. Our goal should be to stop this from happening. We don't want to kill the Earl just to have another take his place. Now, Miss Lenalee will continue with her mission. I want no more interruptions." Bookman stood in silence and bowed his head, listening intently as his superior continued to brief Lenalee on her mission. He took record, noting that the Order was going to destroy itself if it continued along this path.

It was very rare for an exorcist, especially one as young as Lenalee, to be sent on a mission alone, but the purpose was clear. She was to bring back Allen dead or alive. She had been informed that he was the enemy and any hesitation on her part would result in her own expulsion from the ranks. She ran as fast as she could to where she though Allen might be. He'd sent her away when she chased after him last time, but now it was her duty to bring him back. Her thoughts raced as faced as she was running as she contemplated the situation, 'I really don't want to have to kill him. I don't even think I'm strong enough to fight him. He's a General-class exorcist and I've only just gotten my Innocence back. How am I going to convince him to come home. He's unwelcome there. He'll be executed if I bring him back alive, but if I don't, I'll have to kill him.'

Her hormones raged in a fit of despair as she continued thinking about the mission. It wasn't long until she heard a strange, yet familiar song playing in the distance. Thinking it was her imagination playing tricks on her, she ignored the strange sensation that someone was watching her and continued running.

Notes: I hope you enjoyed the preliminary chapter of my newest fanfiction. Your reviews will give me the ambition necessary to continue this idea.