Un/chained Melodies

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Chapter Two – Noah

The throbbing pain in her head was the first thing Madrielle became aware of as she opened her eyes, only to see more darkness.

Was it just a dream?

For a moment, she had thought that she was back in her room – perhaps the bad headache being the result of a bad fall from her bed after that nightmare that seemed too real. Gritting her teeth against the pain, she attempted to climb back up to her bed.

Strange, was the floor ever this soft and squishy?

Casting the previous thought away, she felt around her with her hands, noting finally that she was lying on a couch of some sort. The only light that she could see came from the tiny crack in the slightly ajar door some distance from where she was lying. The flickering orange-hued light emitted from it hinted a cheery burning fireplace in the next room. Then, she heard voices. They were discussing about her.

Who are 'they' anyway?

"Hey Tyki," a high childish voice whined, "You said that you were retrieving Allen's sister! But she doesn't resemble him at all…"

And…who is this 'Allen' person they keep mentioning?

"Now Road, she's a girl. So you shouldn't expect her to resemble Allen exactly. Besides, how many times have I told you? It's not good for a Noah like you to love an Exorcist!" another voice said placatingly.

Noah?

Madrielle must have closed her eyes, for when she opened them again, two huge gold orbs stared back at her less than an arm's length away. An unconscious yelp escaped her lips as she pressed back onto the couch she was lying on. Moments later after scrutinizing her face with an almost academic interest, the girl in stripped purple and black leggings let herself drop from her perch on the edge of the couch.

"Tyki, you're right. Her eyes…are the same as dear Allen," Road continued, this time directing her words towards Madrielle, "Since you are Allen's sister, then you will be my future sister-in-law!" she declared as she gave the bemused girl a large squeeze.

Madrielle gazed over Road's head and saw him. Tyki. Having followed Road into the room, he leaned against the door, watching the proceedings with a tiny grin on his face. Madrielle could almost see the feverish lust for blood in his eyes again, just like what she saw on that night. However as Road ran back towards Tyki, they resembled nothing but an albeit strange, but still loving family. Harmless, are they…?

"I'm Road Kamelot. Nice to meet you, Madrielle Walker."

Road held out a hand, which Madrielle shook tentatively, pushing herself upright at the same time. "That old man over there is Tyki Mikk. He's my uncle," Road whispered in a loudly, ensuring that it would carry over to Tyki's ears.

As expected, Tyki spluttered and almost choked upon the cigarette that he was puffing on.

"Oi, brat! Who are you calling 'old'?" he growled.

Road giggled, ignoring Tyki resolutely. "Say, Madrielle, would you like to play?"

Tyki's head perked up. Being no stranger of Road's 'games', even he could imagine what Road had in mind. "Road…" he said warningly.

"I…I would like to ask a few questions," Madrielle said, firmly. "If they are answered to my satisfaction, then I will play with you."

"My, this girl knows how to bargain," Tyki thought, slightly amused.

"Fine then. Shoot."

"Why did you bring me here? What is the Innocence? What are the Exorcists?" and suddenly remembering what she had just heard, Madrielle added. "What are the Noah?"

Road dragged a chair over and curled up on it, only commencing when she was comfortable. "You were brought here due to your relationship with Allen Walker. Being Allen's sister, you were the ideal person to be the bait, as our true goal is to capture Allen Walker, for he is the Musician."

"The Musician?"

Road held up a hand. "That question is not part of the deal. So I will not answer it."

Feeling slightly disgrunted, Madrielle was tempted to protest. However, she held her tongue and allowed Road to continue. Road rattled on as if she had not been interrupted, leaning closer to Madrielle, the resulting effect casting a shadow over her face.

"The Earl suspects that Allen does not just hold the memories of the Musician. Instead, he thinks that Allen might be the embodiment of the Fourteenth himself; the strange addition to our family which is supposed to just contain thirteen members!"

Madrielle looked up in alarm as Road's voice grew increasingly higher, each word issuing for her mouth faster than ever. Was it just the trick of the light, or did Road's face gain a skull like appearance…?

"The same Allen whom I like the most, who was so kind, nearly killed Tyki! I like Allen, but I also treasure my family members! Why does he want me to make such hard decisions! Allen Walker, who destroyed the egg, who thwarted the Earl's plans again and again!"

Road raised her head slowly, allowing Madrielle to see the eyes that glowed like a cat; the pointed smile that oozed pure evil

Tyki sensed the danger before Madrielle did. Striding quickly between them, he shook Road roughly, "Road, come back to your senses!"

Her love for Allen had kept her from killing him, even as he harmed the family that was also so important to him. But now she had a perfect candidate to vent her anger on. For in Road's twisted way of thinking, hurting Madrielle would not harm Allen physically, yet it would serve as a sufficient warning for Allen, warning him to thinking twice before raising a hand against her family members ever again.

"The Earl had ordered her to be kept safe and unharmed!"

Road stopped short at Tyki's shout. She shot a look of pure fury, which he easily ignored.

"Please leave," Tyki said icily.

"But...!"

"Go, now!" Tyki commanded.

Road pouted and headed to the door, stamping her feet as she made her way there. Tyki's eyes followed Road, ensuring that his orders were followed.

However, as soon as he turned away, Road looked directly at Madrielle, the intense stare that pinned her to the couch. It was hate, anger and…a desire to kill - rather slowly.

Ok…I'll give anything for this to be just a simple incident of me falling off my bed now.

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