It was a seemingly normal day at the Black Order headquarters. Allen and Lenalee had just returned from a mission in Russia, so naturally, Lenalee was sleeping and Allen was giving Jerry a run for his money.
Allen was feeling exceptionally full after his outrageous binge eating for the day, so he decided to return to his room for some well-deserved and much needed "Allen-time". No sooner than he had gotten to his room and changed out of his uniform, than he heard a knock on the door.
It was (of course) Reever, to tell him Komui wanted to see him in the science wing as soon as possible.
Allen sighed and threw on a shirt. He walked outside just in time to meet Lavi, fully clad in exorcist gear, who was also headed to meet Komui.
"Man, it doesn't seem like we ever get a break here. I would kill for a week off every once in a while," Lavi moaned, as they neared the science wing.
Before Allen could respond, Lenalee approached them, apparently heading to the same place. She too was dressed in her uniform, and he wondered if it was smart to have taken his off so hastily. Feeling slightly underdressed, Allen entered Komui's office, nearly falling over a stack of papers sitting right in front of the door. The room had never looked worse, there wasn't even a section in which they could stand and move around in that wasn't covered by scientific notes.
"Oh my sweet Lenalee, I've been so worried about you lately!" Komui exclaimed before greeting any of the other exorcists. After he had completed embarrassing his younger sister, he told the exorcists the news.
"There has been a sighting of Rhode Kamelot," Komui said, leaning forward on his desk. "It looks like she was spotted by a finder outside a village in southern France. I want you three to go and investigate her appearance. This case is unique, because Rhode did not have any akuma with her, nor did she threaten the townspeople. Nevertheless, we, as the Black Order must investigate it."
"Of course," Allen said, as a bad feeling crept into his stomach.
4 hours later
"France is so pretty this time of year!" Lenalee exclaimed, twirling around in the warm spring air.
"Yeah, if only we were here for more pleasant matters," grumbled Lavi, exhausted from the long train ride.
They were walking down a crowded street, filled with vendors of all kinds. People were bustling about, having conversations and buying goods. Children were running around, playing ball and tag. Above them read a sign advertising a fireworks display later that night to celebrate the beginning of spring, and a festival was scheduled for the next day.
Lavi and Lenalee visited a few salesman, where Lenalee bought a new clip for her now shoulder-length hair, and Lavi some exotic chocolates known only to the area. After they all enjoyed Lavi's find, he and Lenalee checked into the hotel room that the Black Order set up for them. Allen departed to meet the finder who had seen Rhode and inquire about the event.
"Hi, nice to meet you, my name is Samuel," the finder greeted Allen. "You must be the exorcist put onto this case. Judging by your appearance, you must be Allen Walker."
Allen nodded and shook his hand. They sat down on a park bench and began their discussion.
"From what I could tell, she was alone," Samuel said ,"and she looked pretty confused. She didn't have any akuma with her, nor any other noah. She wandered around for a bit before deciding to rest by a tree, and that is when I decided to make my escape. Judging from the police records and what the townspeople say, she has not harmed any humans and was only seen by one or two people, including myself."
"Do you believe she's still here?"
"Quite possibly, she may have been injured or weak when I saw her. Anything is possible, but you must be careful, it could be a trap set by the Millenium Earl. He is aware of the unique relationship between you and Rhode , and he might be using it against you."
Allen nodded his head. He had worried about that too. He never knew what to think about Rhode, especially since she was his natural enemy. There was a certain energy she exerted that Allen couldn't help but be drawn to, and she knew it. The last time they saw each other, she had even greeted him with a kiss. Not to mention her outfits...
Allen shook his head. You can't be thinking like that right now. Focus on the mission. You need to find Rhode and take this opportunity to defeat her. None of this nonsense.
Allen and Samuel parted ways, Allen going to meet up with Lavi and Lenalee at their hotel room, Samuel going to join up with the rest of his group and General Cloude, whom he had been accompanying before the incident.
Allen took his time walking down the busy festival streets. The sun was setting, and the people were getting excited for the oncoming fireworks. He stopped at a shop or two, but did not buy anything, he was saving his money for something special. He arrived at the hotel a little before dusk, and reached the room before hearing some very unusual noises coming from it.
His hand hovered over the knob, not knowing what to think, before opening it out of concern to find Lenalee and Lavi, half naked, making out on the bed.
"Uh, uh uh," Allen stammered before promptly shutting the door on himself, blushing from the embarrassment.
"Allen! We can explain!" Lenalee shouts as she opens the door, loosely clutching her shirt (which was off a minute ago) only to find herself screaming into the face of one extremely embarrassed exorcist.