Finding and Saving You: Chapter 3
Hi! So here is the next chapter in my story. So obviously I don't own D Gray-man or the characters in it I just own the plot of this story and the OCs that I plan on putting in here. So please enjoy my new chapter and tell me what you think! And sorry if Lavi seems a little out of character
When we returned to the floor that we had previously been on the girl named Lenalee was standing there waiting for me. I said goodbye to Komui and followed her around. She showed me were the lounge, training facilities, dormitory, and bathrooms were. On our way to our final destination she began asking questions.
"So what was Allen like when he was younger?"
I thought for a second about how he used to be compared to now and held back a laugh before I turned to Lenalee.
"Um… I don't think I should be talking about that without Allen's permission. We're finally reunited I don't want to ruin that by getting on his bad side."
"I'm sure Allen won't get mad at you for that. He seems to adore you. He's had a smile on his face ever since he told us you were coming."
"Really? That makes me happy to hear that. But still it might trigger some unwanted memories and I don't want to do that."
Understanding what I meant, Lenalee nodded and smiled at me letting me know that she would drop the subject. Finally we reached our destination: the cafeteria. Lenalee held the door open and I walked in with her close behind. I looked in and saw that there weren't many people in here just some guys wearing these yellowish cloaks.
Then I noticed Allen, Lavi, and the teen named Kanda sitting at a table near the back. Kanda and Allen were glaring daggers at each other while Lavi tried calming them down with no effect. With a sigh I walked over to them. Lenalee coming as well. None of them heard or saw us approach them.
When I was right next to Allen I gave him a good hit on the head and Lenalee did the same to Kanda. They stopped glaring at each other to glare at the person who dared to hit them. They both calmed down when they saw that it was us.
"Really Allen? I leave you for a little bit and find you about to get into a fight. *sigh* And here I thought I wouldn't have to worry about you."
"Come on Lana you've caught me in worse situations than this before."
"*sigh* I know I know."
Our conversation seemed to catch everyone's attention especially Lavi. With him being a bookman and needing to know everything that peaked his interest he decided to ask.
"So Allen, Lana what kind of situations would that be?"
"You don't want to know."
"Psh Lana if I didn't want to know then I wouldn't have asked."
I rolled my eyes.
"Alright let me rephrase that I don't feel like telling you so I'm not going to."
"Aw come on Lana let us know a little bit about Allen before he came here!"
I look at Allen to see what he has to say about this which was him shaking his head so I turn my attention back to Lavi.
"No can do. You'll just have to deal with what you know about him."
"Awwwwwwww."
I giggled a little bit which got Lavi's attention and he gave me this weird look.
"What?"
"Huh oh nothing."
I didn't believe that it was nothing but I let it go since I was hungry. Allen knowing me all too well told me where to get something to eat. So I walked up to the window that he had pointed to with Lenalee right behind me since she had come in with me for this very reason. Then a man with pink braided hair and sunglasses appeared and greeted Lenalee.
"Well hello there Lenalee what can I get for you?"
"Hi Jerry the usual please."
The man named Jerry seemed to notice me just then.
"Well hello there cutie what's your name?"
"Hello I'm Lana Reid. I'm a new exorcist."
"She's also Allen's sister."
"Really?! I didn't know Allen had a sister. Alright Lana I'll make you anything you want just name it."
"Um…could I just get everything you made for Allen?"
"Are you a parasite type as well?"
"Yes."
He looked at me as if I just gave him the best news ever.
"Alright I'll be right back with both of your orders."
It took him a little bit to finish both of our orders. We then thanked him and headed back to where the others were. None of them seemed bothered by my mountain of food since they all knew that parasite types needed to eat a lot. When we got to the table Allen and Lavi were in an argument. It had something to do with beansprouts but to be honest I wasn't paying attention I was too hungry. Soon the two exorcists Krory and Miranda joined us welcoming me to the order.
"So Lana what were you doing before you found out that you had innocence?"
I looked at Miranda when she asked with food in my mouth. I chewed and swallowed before answering her.
"I was travelling around."
"Oh were you part of the circus like Allen was?"
This time it was Lenalee who asked.
"Um no…it was just Allen that was in the circus."
Everyone seemed to think about this for a second. Lavi spoke up next.
"Wait. Allen didn't you say that you were abandoned by your real parents and found by your adoptive father? So how are you and Lana related? And Lana your innocence looks similar to how Allen's used to look and he was born with that so how come Allen didn't know about your innocence until recently?"
What Lavi said grabbed everyone's attention making them curious about the answers as well. I became uncomfortable by these questions since it reminded me about the accident causing me and Allen to separate. And I didn't want to tell Lavi since he might figure out who I am. It was then that I noticed that bookman had entered and heard our conversation. He was looking at me along with everyone else waiting for our answers. I had long since finished my meals and was staring at my empty plates. That's when Allen spoke up.
"Hey Lana you must be tired. Lenalee showed you where your room is right? Why don't you go and get some rest I'll put your plates back for you."
With that I got up and left without looking at anyone. I could hear Allen talking to everyone as I left but I wasn't listening I was focused on getting to my room. I was so focused that I didn't hear someone following me until they grabbed my shoulders and turned me around to face them. It was Lavi. He was staring intently at me and I ended up looking down because I didn't trust myself then.
"Lana why didn't you answer my questions?"
"Lavi please drop it."
"No you're our comrade now and you need to trust us. These are things that we need to know."
I looked up, tears starting to form. Judging by his expression, the look that I gave him seemed to worry him. But I knew better than that. That was just an act. Bookmen weren't supposed to have any connections to anyone and I was no exception.
"Lavi please."
I could hear the desperation in my voice as I pleaded with him but I didn't care I couldn't tell him. I didn't want to relive what had happened. Then he let go of me. I quickly turned around and hurried to my room. Once I was there I locked the door and I threw myself on my bed. Crying about a past that I wanted nothing more than to forget about.
*~*~*~Lavi's POV~*~*~*
I watched as Lana hurried away from me. My interaction with her left me so confused. I knew her for less than a day and she was already changing me. When I first saw her as the gate opened I was speechless. She was stunning. To treat her like I did to all the other girls would be an insult to how she looked. And the way she giggled earlier made my heart stop. It sounded so beautiful. And that broken expression on her face and distressed tone in her voice was breaking the heart that I shouldn't have.
I knew that the order and people in it were starting to change me but that took time being spent here with all of them. But with Lana, she managed to make that kind of change in me in a matter of minutes. I sighed as I put my hands on the back of my neck. The old panda wasn't going to like this if he ever found out about it. I turned around and headed back to the cafeteria. I saw the panda looking at me when I entered wondering if I got her to answer my questions. Shook my head slightly to let him know that I didn't get anything out of her. Allen then came up to me with a slightly pissed off face.
"Lavi what did you say to Lana?"
"I just asked her why she didn't answer my questions beansprout."
"The names Allen baka Lavi and you shouldn't have done that."
"Huh? Why?"
"Weren't you listening to what I was saying?"
I hadn't since I followed Lana out in order to find out the answers to my questions. Allen seemed to realize this and sighed as he repeated what he had told everyone else to me.
"Lana was put through a lot in the past and she doesn't like to talk about it. Don't ask me what happened because I don't even know. As to how we're siblings it's a long story. The short version is that we were raised together and we adopted each other as siblings okay. So don't ask Lana anything about her past."
With that Allen went back to talk with everyone else. I went back but wasn't really paying attention to what was being said. I was busy thinking about what Allen had just told me. I wondered what she had been through and figured it was still too soon to ask her about it. Reever and Johnny came in looking for Lana to say hi and take her measurements for her uniform and Lenalee told them that they had just missed her since she was tired and already went to bed. Soon we all left heading to our own rooms. Me and bookman got up and started heading to ours.
"Lavi."
"Hm."
"Keep an eye on that girl Lana."
Startled by what he just said I looked at him.
"Huh? Why?"
"She seems familiar but I can't remember her and she seems to be hiding something."
Thinking about what he just said I realized that she did seem familiar but just like the old panda I couldn't remember where I saw her and that confused me even more. As bookmen we recorded history so there wasn't anything or one that we couldn't remember but that wasn't the case with Lana.
"So find out who she is and what she's hiding but remember to not get attached to her. Bookmen have no need for a heart and have no connections to anyone."
With that bookman went to bed leaving me to my thoughts. So I had to get close to her without getting close to her. Huh. This should be interesting.
