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The train back to headquarters felt like it was taking longer than usual, but in truth, time was just going too slow for Lavi. Arianna's wounds had been tended to, but it didn't seem to help her condition. Her breathing hitched every now and then and her pained expression never left her face.

Allen glanced over at Lavi, noticing the concerned and tense look as he stared into his lap, where Arianna's head lay. Just by seeing his expression, Allen could feel the pain his friend was feeling.

Lavi brought his hand up to Arianna's face and softly brushed the hair away from her eyes and stroking her cheek. Her face was paling, and felt cold to the touch, getting ever more so, and will continue to unless attended to.

"You'll be fine," Lavi said quietly, as if he were trying to reassure himself rather than her.

Allen was not only concerned for Arianna but was also concerned for Lavi, he had never seen him look so helpless before.

Lavi was always the one to cheer people up, with his lively and cheerful attitude, the way he would purposefully annoy Kanda, to get a reaction by braiding his hair, or calling him Yu, then flirting with every pretty girl he saw and making stupid jokes that weren't that funny. He wasn't acting like himself, this wasn't the Lavi that Allen had seen and had come to know.

A tear slid down Arianna's cheek and Lavi wiped it away with his thumb. She then mumbled something indistinguishable. Then she said it louder.

"Please don't," she said, her voice harsh, but still somewhat soft. More tears started streaming.

"Please don't make me go," she said and then she stayed silent. Lavi distressed, looked up at Allen, tears threatening to fall.

Just by those few words alone.


Throughout the train ride, medical examiners would come to check on Arianna, to check on her breathing and her blood loss. They would never say anything, but there faces showed more than any word could ever express.

Uncertainty, and that's what unnerved Lavi the most.


When they arrived at the order, they were met with the medical team, who quickly put Arianna on a stretcher and carried her to the infirmary in the medical ward. As they hastily moved away, light footsteps were heard. Lenalee cautiously moved her way towards the two anxious looking exorcists.

"How is she?" she asked hesitantly, as if afraid of the answer. However, she did not receive an answer. Allen sighed deeply and looked away, while Lavi walked off in the direction of the medical ward.

Lenalee had known Arianna for a short time while she stayed at the order. Being almost the same age, they befriended each other easily. From that short time, Lenalee considered her to be like a big sister.

Arianna seemed to be a kind and caring person, always putting others safety before herself, always asking others if they were okay and that if they ever needed anything, she would be there.

That was something about her that hadn't changed since she had met Lavi; she always looked out for people, even people she didn't know. That night when she met Lavi and Bookman, she was following her instincts, giving strangers a place to stay because they had nowhere else to go. Even if she were the one who needed the most help, she would always help others before herself, no matter what.

That's just the kind of person she was.

A few seconds of silence passed between Lenalee and Allen, before Lavi's distraught voice was heard.

"What do you mean I'm not allowed to see her!?" he said. Allen and Lenalee ran towards the sound of his voice, finding him up in the face of a medical attendant. His face showed both irritation and anguish. The attendant pushed his titanium-rimmed glasses further up the bridge of his nose, as he explained further in a monotone voice.

"Please calm down, Lady Arianna is in an uncertain condition, we need to apply treatment her serious wounds, and its our policy that no one other than members of the medical staff can enter within the critical hours of examination," he explained, almost coldly.
"I'm sorry," the doctor added with a sincere tone of voice, then walked into the room behind him and closed the door abruptly. Lenalee rested a hand on Lavi's shoulder.

"You should get some rest," Lenalee said quietly. Lavi rose his hand to place it over Lenalee's, gently guiding it off of him, and he turned to her, the pain evident in his eyes and laced his voice. He didn't let go of her hand, instead lightly squeezed it, to reassure her that everything was going to be okay.

"I'm going to stay here until I'm allowed to see her," he said softly, letting her delicate hand slowly drift away from his, as he sat down on a bench nearby. Lenalee turned to Allen for reassurance. She didn't know what to do; both Lenalee and Allen didn't know what they could do for their friend, who was obviously in pain.

"It's been a long day," he said with a small smile, resting his hand on Lanalee's upper arm.
"We'll check up on him in the morning," he said and turned towards the direction of his room. Lenalee took one last look at Lavi, and then followed, with saddened eyes.


In the morning, the birds were heard chirping and the bright rays of sun were shining through the windows. Lenalee served the coffee out to all the residents of the black order as per usual, making her way to where she last saw Lavi; he was still there, just like he said he would be. The hallway was dark, the shades drawn, which made Lavi seem more down.

She saw him hunched over; his elbows were leaning on his knees, as his tired eyes concentrated on the floor. His headband around his neck and his fiery hair fell over his face. He looked up as she walked over, she handed him a coffee that he was in desperate need of.

"Thanks," he said with a tired smile.

Lenalee walked over to one of the windows and opened it slightly, letting a little light in.

After a few moments of Lenalee standing, she sat down next to Lavi on the bench and spoke up.

"Heard anything?" she asked, hoping to hear some good news.

"Nothing yet," he said, sipping his coffee. Lenalee placed a hand on his shoulder, giving it a light squeeze. She didn't know what to say, comforting was Arianna's expertise. She then sighed and stood up and without saying another word, she walked away, her faint footsteps echoing in the empty hallway.

Lavi stared into the cup of deep brown liquid, deep in his own thoughts.

His mind wandered to when he last met with Arianna, the day that she visited the order to meet with Komui.


Krory, Lenalee and himself were sitting in the cafeteria, as always. Allen had been on a mission with Kanda at the time. They had gotten back from an assignment a few days prior. It was mid-morning and nothing had been eventful. Lavi was telling one of his many stories of encounters with the female population while Lenalee and Krory just went along with it.

In the distance, two sets of footsteps could be heard, echoing through the halls. Lavi's story was cut short by the familiar sound of chief Komui calling for his sister.

"Lenalee~!" he called, with a smile gracing his features, his eyes taking the form of hearts as he reached their table. Next to him stood a young woman, with short black hair that sat above her shoulders and a side fringe, her shining dark blue eyes sparkled as she looked to who was there, and her body made the boys blush. What was more was that she wore the same exorcist uniform as Lenalee.

Komui cleared his throat and collected himself.

"Everyone, I'd like you to meet Arianna Lockhart, one of the newest Exorcists at the Asian Branch. She will be staying here until this afternoon, please make her feel welcome." He said and turned to her.

"Thank you, pleasure to meet you all," she said in a small voice, her eyes studying the faces of the people near her.

Lenalee looked over to Krory, and then turned to Lavi as if expecting him to act on his instincts. However, he didn't. Lavi's expression was somewhat unreadable, and then as if coming back to reality, Lavi spoke.

"Arianna?" he said, and as soon as he did, Arianna wore a wide smile on her face.


Lavi was broken out of his thoughts by the sound of a door opening. His head snapped up in an instant. Medical examiners walked out and the same attendant that had told him not to enter greeted him with a small smile. Lavi's expression turned to that of both hope and anxiety.

"She's sleeping, but she's responding to the treatment. You may enter if you wish." He said and moved aside. Lavi smiled and stood up, walking through the door and making his way over to the bed where Arianna was resting, the medical examiner shut the door and walked away. Lavi's feeling of fatigue faded away at the sight of her sleeping form.

She was covered in bandages, her legs, her arms, her neck and her chest. Lavi blushed as he realized he had been staring at her chest for longer than necessary. He did notice one thing though; her expression seemed relaxed, which put him at ease. He made his way over and sat in the chair next to the bed. He grasped her hand lightly in his and smiled. Her hand was warm, compared to before, where she was only getting colder and colder and now some colour had returned to her face. He caressed her hand with his thumb, feeling reassured, that she will be okay, if not now, then eventually.


A few hours later, knowing that Arianna was okay, Lavi had left and went to find a book that he could read while staying in Arianna's room. Bookman was more than pleased to hear that, as he handed a pile of books to the 'bookman in training'. In the time he was away from Arianna, both Lenalee and Allen had checked on her, Allen comforting Lenalee as she saw the sight of her friend.

When Lavi returned, Arianna had moved. She was now laying on her side, holding the white pillow close to her, her expression unreadable.

He walked over and placed the books down on the floor next to him. He lightly grasped her hand again like before, but Lavi didn't expect her to respond. She squeezed his hand, her undistinguishable expression still present on her face, she grasped Lavi's hand tighter. Lavi didn't know how to respond.

Then her eyes fluttered open slightly.

"Arianna?" Lavi said, leaning closer. She squinted her eyes so that they would focus.

"L-Lavi?" she said, barely a whisper. Lavi broke out into a huge grin and squeezed her hand. Now knowing she wasn't alone anymore, a relieved smile then spread across Arianna's features.


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