DGM belongs to Katsura Hoshino, and I'm just playing in the haven of her fictional world.

The Change That Was Allen Walker

Chapter 1; White and Red.

Warning: Initial OOC Allen.

Allen trudged down the stairs, school bag slung over his shoulder.

"Good morning, Tricia." he greeted his adoptive mother politely as he entered the dining room. Tricia looked up at him, and hesitated before she smiled. "Morning, Allen!"

Allen just nodded, before pulling out a chair and taking a seat at the dining table. Picking up an apple from a fruit basket, he bit into it and stared at the newspaper that his mother was reading. It grew quiet as Tricia focused on reading the newspaper, while Allen ate the apple.

"Ron left early for work?" Allen asked suddenly, breaking the silence. Ron was his adoptive father, and he worked as an events manager, earning at least a few million dollars a year.

"Yes, he did. He had a meeting to attend." Tricia answered softly, glancing quickly at Allen before glancing back at the newspaper.

Allen finished the apple and stood up, throwing the apple core in the nearby dustbin.

"I'll be off then," he announced, smiling at Tricia. He bowed slightly, before picking up his bag and headed towards the door.

"W-wait, Allen!" Tricia called after him. Allen cocked his head, looking back at her. "Yes, Tricia?"

"Uhm, would you want to go for lunch after school? You know, to spend some time together." Tricia managed a smile.

"Sorry, but I have extra classes after school." Allen apologized, frowning slightly.

"Oh, oh it's okay then. Well, bye then, Allen! Have a good day." Tricia waved. Allen just nodded at her, before walking out the door. After making sure that he had left, Tricia tossed the newspaper aside and rested her head in her hands, sighing deeply.

"God says that we should love one another as He has loved us, including our enemies." Father Leon smiled widely, gesturing towards the eight children seated at the tables in front of him. The three tables formed a U shape, and the children sat at its outer perimeter.

"Hey, Komui." Lenalee whispered to her elder brother as the priest continued teaching. "What is it?" Komui whispered back.

"I heard Tiedoll speak to Emilia just now, and he said something about a new kid that is gonna be joining us soon!" she replied excitedly. Komui raised an eyebrow at her. "Really?"

"Yeah!"

"Really? A new guy?" Lavi whispered from across the other table to her, raising his eyebrows in surprise. Lenalee grinned and nodded.

"I wonder if he's cute." Fou mused, nibbling on her thumb. "Or could it be a she?"

"Who cares, probably just gonna be another annoying brat." grumbled Kanda, crossing his arms in annoyance.

"Who knows, you guys could end up being best buddies, walking to school arm in arm and telling each other love stories." Daisya snickered, earning a "Shut up, do you want to die?" from Kanda.

"Hey, that's an amusing thought." said Eva, laughing. Timothy laughed along too, but stopped when he felt Kanda's glare on him.

"Come on, are you guys even listening to what I'm saying?" Father Leon asked exasperatedly.

"Yeeeees." everyone replied in unison.

Father Leon smiled, before continuing with his preaching.

Just then, a couple and a 15 year-old child stopped outside the gates of the Home. A sign hung on the gates, and on the wooden sign was engraved the words: "Tiedoll Children's Home."

"So just because you can't seem to warm up to him, you want to pass him to us? It seems to me that both of you are treating this child as your pet, Mr and Mrs Woodberry." Froi Tiedoll said sternly.

"I-it's not like that!" Tricia insisted. "It's been half a year, and he's still so formal to us. No matter what we do, he treats us like strangers! He doesn't even call us Mum or Dad, just by our real names." Allen sat in a corner, staring blankly at the yellow walls.

"She's right." said Ron sadly. "He distances himself from us."

"It could be because he has problems? You never tried to find out, didn't you?" Froi sighed.

"Please, just take care of him. I think he would be much more happier here with people of his age. I'm deeply sorry." Tricia apologized. She and Ron stood up, glanced at Allen worriedly, before they were led by Emilia out of the front door. "I guess this is what rich people do for fun." Froi hissed, before glancing at Allen.

"Well, this is your new home then," said Froi, smiling kindly at him.

"Yes, I suppose it is." Allen replied, smiling back at him.

"Come on, Allen! Let me show you to your new room. You'll be sharing a room with Lavi. He's three years your senior." Emilia said, pulling Allen gently by the arm to his new room.

"Here you go." Emilia opened the door. The room was fairly large, and had just enough space to fit two people without it being too cramped. The walls were a light green, and on each side of the room had its own bed and small desk. On one of the beds lay a boy, who Allen presumed to be Lavi. He had a shock of messy red hair that was held up by a bandana, and was reading a book intently. He had looked up when Emilia opened the door.

"Lavi, this is Allen. He's new here, and he'll be your new roommate. Show him around and introduce him to the others, okay? Allen, that's Lavi." Emilia said, nudging Allen into the room. "Be nice!" she instructed fiercely, before closing the door.

Allen stood awkwardly in front of the door, suitcase beside him. Lavi looked him up and down, before exploding into a smile. He set his book down on the bed and bounded up to him.

"Hey there! I'm Lavi." Lavi said, sticking out a hand. He was slightly taken aback by Allen's head of white hair, and the scar that ran down his left eye, but he didn't show it.

"I'm Allen, though you should know that by now." Allen replied, shaking his hand. "So I take it that that's my bed over there?" he asked, cocking his head in the direction of the empty bed. "Yep!" Lavi nodded. "It's been awhile since I had a roommate!" he grinned. Allen merely smiled. Lavi pursed his lips, before shrugging it off. "Want me to help you unpack?" he suggested. "Sure." said Allen, unzipping his suitcase.

"You'll be attending school here right?" Lavi asked. "Yea, I will." Lavi grinned widely. "I'll get to show you around school then!" Again, Allen just smiled and continued packing his clothes into the cupboard that both of them shared. Lavi stared at Allen, tilting his head slightly. "You don't laugh much, do you?" Allen looked at him questioningly.

Man, did Lavi have a lot of work to do.

Author's note; I'll be adapting about 2/5 of the storyline from the 2005 Japanese drama, Engine, for this story. I just finished watching it yesterday, and then I spent today thinking of making it into a fanfic. It MIGHT become Laven. But with me writing it, I doubt there will be no Laven at all. ;) But don't worry, I don't think I want lots of romance or whatever in this one. The Laven (if there is) will be very slight, and towards the end. Go watch Engine if you can, and do review!