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"What do you want to ask" asked Komui, curious to hear what Matt had to say.
"Well as I'm sure you've realized, but we are no longer welcomed in the Clan" said Matt in a serious tone. "Because of this, I would like it if you would allow Road and I to ally ourselves with the Black Order." Komui was taken aback by this. He wasn't expecting Matt, of all people, to ask such a question.
"I don't know if that's a good idea" said Komui.
"Look, this isn't easy to ask" said Matt. "I'm pushing aside all of my grudges and pride to ask you this."
"I am aware of that" said Komui. "But I still think that it's a bad idea. You've made a lot of enemies here Matt. You've killed a lot of people's friends and family. Having you here as it is is causing a lot of tension within the Order."
"I realize that this would be the case" said Matt. "But as you heard from Road, we have nowhere else to go. Our home is destroyed and the Earl is hunting us down. We need somewhere safe to stay. We would be more than willing to help you on your missions if that's the case."
"Look, I understand your situation. But some of those people that are upset pull a lot of weight in the Order. They probably wouldn't even want your help."
"Please Komui" said Matt, practically begging. "We have nowhere else to go. Our family is scattered and missing and we have no way to find them."
"Matt, I wish I could" said Komui but Matt cut him off.
"Komui, Road and I are no longer your enemy here. Please, I beg you. Try and convince them to allow us to stay." Komui thought about it then sighed.
"Alright, I'll see what I can do, but I won't guarantee that I will be able to convince them."
"Thank you Komui" said Matt. Komui nodded and left the room with Link. The Matron left as well to tend to other patients and Allen also left, leaving Road and Matt alone.
"Matt, do you really want to join them" Road asked, surprised about what happened.
"Yes Road I do" said Matt, his voice still serious.
"But why? You've always hated the Order."
"True, but things have changed" said Matt. "For starters the Earl believes we are traitors and will hunt us down until we are dead. And because Mont Saint Michel was filled with akuma, we wouldn't be able to go there meaning we have no place safe to hide."
"Couldn't we try to contact the Earl? Maybe we could show him that we aren't traitors."
"Road, we don't even know why he even considered us traitors" said Matt. "How could we possibly convince him if we don't even know why he did it in the first place."
"True" said Road, realizing that convincing the Earl at the point would be impossible.
"But that's not the only reason we should join them" said Matt. Road looked at Matt with a confused look.
"What do you mean?"
"Road, if we were attacked as well as our home, which means that our entire family has been deemed traitors as well. Now we know that father and Tyki aren't dead, otherwise out inner Noah would have felt it. That means that they're alive and most likely in hiding. We can use the Order to help us find them and reunite our family."
"So essentially, you want to join them for selfish reasons" said Road.
"For the most part yes. But it is true that we have nowhere else to turn."
The two talked for a few hours before Komui entered the room.
"Well Komui, how did it go" asked Matt.
"Many are still very hesitant to trust you two" said Komui. "However, due to the unique situation you two are in, not to mention the testimonies of Allen, Lenalee and the other finders and exorcists on the mission where you were attacked, and including the condition you were in when you arrived here, we have decided to give you a chance." Matt smiled.
"That's great to hear Komui" said Matt. "I cannot thank you enough for this."
"Yes, well, I do believe that you two are no longer part of the Clan" said Komui. "However, like I said, maybe of the others are hesitant to believe you. Therefore you two are really going to have to prove your trust here."
"How so?"
"You two will be going on missions with the other exorcists here" said Komui. "The quickest way you can earn their trust is if you work with us and help us."
"Are you sure that the exorcists would want to work with us" asked Road.
"You will be paired with some exorcists that who are more willing to work with you. The list is small but it should work out."
"When will our first mission be" asked Matt.
"Within the next few days" said Komui. "First though, we should get you two acquainted with Headquarters. Matt, if you could put that shirt on that's next to your bed, we can get going." Matt looked over to see a white, buttoned-up shirt hanging up next to his bed. He got up and put it on. He then quickly put on his shoes and walked over to Road and Komui who were waiting for him at the door.
"Alright, let's get going" said Matt. Komui nodded and led Matt out of the room.
Komui led Matt and Road throughout the Headquarters. He showed them the science department and his office, Hevlaska's chamber, the library as well as other important and notable rooms. Eventually, Komui brought them to the cafeteria.
"And this is where you will eat" said Komui as he opened the door. There were a few finders and exorcists eating but none of them took notice to them. "However, for the time being, you two will be brought food to your rooms." Matt gave Komui a confused look.
"Why can't we eat here" asked Matt.
"Well, like I've said before nobody really trusts you. And pretty much everyone hates you" said Komui. "I feel that having you eat her at the moment would lead to unnecessary conflicts. Let's see how things go once we start assigning you missions and see if that helps at all. Once we get enough people to trust you two then you will be allowed to eat here."
"Can't we go on our missions now so we can get it over with?"
"Unfortunately no, but give it time" said Komui with a smile. "We should have something ready soon enough. Now let me show you to your rooms."
Komui led Matt and Road though a few hallways until they reached a door which Road opened. Komui then pointed Matt to the door next to Road's, showing Matt that this was his room. Komui then told them before they entered that food would be brought to them.
Matt laid on his new bed for a few hours, It was a plain room but it was surprisingly large. There was plenty of room for him to make it his own. As he laid there a knock came to his door. There was a slight pause then it opened and Lenalee walked into the room with a tray of food.
"I've brought you dinner" Lenalee said happily as she walked over to Matt and placed the tray next to his bed. Matt was surprised to see her, though he should have known better. After all, during their time as enemies she was always trying to befriend him.
"Thank you Lenalee" Matt said with a smile as he picked up the tray and placed it on his bad.
"I'm happy we can finally be on the same side and not fight anymore" said Lenalee as she stood in front of him. Matt chuckled a little.
"You've been wanting that ever since we first met" said Matt.
"Well originally I thought you were on our side" said Lenalee. "But then I found out you were a Noah."
"True, I never intended for you to find out about that" Matt admitted. "But things happened and to be honest it would've been only a matter of time before you found out."
"I was sad when we couldn't be friends anymore" said Lenalee. "But now we can because you are on our side because the Millennium Earl deemed you a traitor." Matt's face saddened a little and Lenalee realized that she crossed the line. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that." Matt shook his head.
"No, it's fine" said Matt. "What you said is true, and it is something that I have to accept." Matt looked at Lenalee who looked troubled by what she said. "But I'm glad things turned out the way they did" said Matt, who was lying somewhat. "Because I can finally be your friend." Lenalee smiled.
"Do you mean it" asked Lenalee.
"Of course" Matt said with a smile.
"Thank you Matt. That means a lot to me." Lenalee then remembered she needed to be somewhere. "Oh, I have to get going. Komui needs me to do something. You can leave your tray on the table when you're done and I'll come by later when I'm done to pick it up." Lenalee then went to the door.
"Thank you Lenalee" Matt said with a smile. "Thanks for the food." Lenalee opened the door then turned and smiled.
"Not a problem Matt. I'll see you later." Lenalee then left the room and closed the door behind her.
Thanks for reading! Please review! Chapter 5 coming soon!
I hope you enjoyed the chapter as it was a lot of fun to write. So I decided to bring up Matt and Lenalee's past in this chapter. For those who haven't read Shadow of Madness, you may be a little confused but I think I explained it well enough for you to get the idea. That being said, I'm going to work on trying to get the next chapter out a little bit earlier so keep an eye out for it. Please let me know what you think of the chapter!
Ok this is an important announcement for Shadow of Madness readers. Shadow of Madness will be slightly delayed today as I am still sick and didn't get to finish the chapter last night. It should be ready and published later today though so please don't worry. Anyways that's it for today. Until next time!